Did you know that half of all women and a quarter of all men will experience osteoporosis at some point in their lives? Julie Merrill, PA-C, Director, GBMC Healthy Bones Program for Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention, explains risk factors for osteoporosis, its effects on the body, and why it is important to catch the disease early. Learn more about the The Healthy Bones Program at www.gbmc.org/healthybones.
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