Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones' density and strength are reduced. Not only can the condition be debilitating, but a study done by European researchers shows 1 in 3 elderly adults who suffer a hip fracture die within 12 months. That's why doctors say detection, prevention and treatment are important.
Karen Neumeister shares her experience with osteoporosis, including how a combination of reclast therapies and specific exercises helped her. Dr. Julie Carkin, director of UW Medicine's Strong Bones Program, explains how the disease can be treated.
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