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Osteoporosis: Causes, Diagnosis and Prevention

Osteoporosis is a disease, characterized by an advanced decrease of bone density, i.e. the amount of bone substance per bone unit volume. The chemical constitution of the bones does not change. Decreased bone density reduces their strength and increases the probability of fractures. Thus, about 70% of fractures in patients older than 50 years can […]

FALL PREVENTION FOR SENIORS

Elderly people, especially women, fall quite often. And even a simple fall may cause serious injuries and fractures, which can seriously turn their life, lead to disability, immobility, dependence on others. The sad statistics is the following! • 60% of people older than 65 years have to stay in hospital as a result of the […]

Do Vitamin D Supplements Reduce Risk of Falls?

When people are getting older, falls become very common thing to many of them. What should be done to prevent dangerous falls among elderly age group? Below you will find important research information that will surely be helpful.

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