Outwitting Osteoporosis: The Smart Woman's Guide to Bone Health

For women who want to maximize good health as they age and prevent osteoporosis, this up-to-date resource for good bone health provides the most current research and offers practical advice about maintaining or regaining normal bone mass.
Women of all ages need to be concerned about osteoporosis. Thirty-three million American women have the disease, and one out of every two women over the age of fifty will experience an osteoporosis-based fracture. Fortunately, there are important steps that women can take to ensure healthy bones throughout their lifetime. Pharmacist-trained Ronda Gates and nurse/researcher Beverly Whipple pool their talents to bring women the most up-to-date information, statistics, and treatment options to help them keep their bones strong.