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Get the Facts
Osteoporosis - WomensHealth.gov
Self-Assessment Tools
Are You At Risk for Osteoporosis?
This short quiz can help you decide whether someone you love might need to see a professional about their bone health.
Resources
Bone Balance
Have healthy bones by: Being Informed, Being Empowered, Being Strong.
Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General
An authoritative source of information on all aspects of bone health and osteoporosis throughout the lifecycle. Offers shorter summaries as well as the full report.
Myths and Realities of Bone Health
Did you know that osteoporosis can be prevented and that if you have osteoporosis, there are things you can do to treat it? Know the truth about osteoporosis.
National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF)
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NOF - Osteoporosis FAQs
Find answers to commonly asked questions about bone health.
NOF Support Groups & Linking-Up Online
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) has two exciting programs to provide people affected by osteoporosis with the support they need to successfully cope with the disease.
WebMD - Osteoporosis
WebMD provides many resources on osteoporosis diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
What People With Lactose Intolerance Need to Know About Osteoporosis
Do you get a stomach ache after drinking or eating dairy products? Your bone health may suffer if you can't consume these foods. This website provides some helpful tips for dealing with lactose intolerance.

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