Everything you need to understand osteoporosis.
39 plain-language articles written by a doctor — for women navigating a diagnosis, making sense of their results, and building a plan for their bones.
Just Diagnosed
What is osteoporosis — and what it isn't
6 min read
Why your bones changed: the menopause–estrogen–bone connection explained simply
5 min read
Osteoporosis vs osteopenia: what's the difference and why it matters
4 min read
Is osteoporosis reversible? Setting realistic expectations
5 min read
Why you probably had no symptoms until now: the silent disease
4 min read
Will my children be at risk? Understanding hereditary factors
4 min read
The emotional side: why it's normal to feel scared or overwhelmed
5 min read
How to talk to your doctor: questions to bring to your next appointment
5 min read
Understanding Your DEXA Results
What is a T-score and what does it actually measure?
5 min read
What is a Z-score and how is it different from a T-score?
4 min read
What is BMD (bone mineral density) and why does it matter?
4 min read
Spine vs hip scores: why they can be different and which one to focus on
4 min read
What happens at your next DEXA scan and how to track progress
5 min read
Your Fracture Risk
What is fracture risk and why does it matter more than your T-score?
5 min read
Understanding the FRAX tool: what your 10-year fracture risk means
4 min read
If you've already had a fracture: what it means for your risk going forward
4 min read
The risk factors you can change — and the ones you can't
5 min read
Medications
An overview of medications used to treat osteoporosis
6 min read
Bisphosphonates: how they work and what to expect
5 min read
Prolia (denosumab): what you need to know before and during treatment
5 min read
Evenity (romosozumab): the bone-building option and who it's for
4 min read
How long do you need to take osteoporosis medication?
5 min read
Managing side effects and common concerns about osteoporosis medications
5 min read
Nutrition for Bone Health
How much calcium do you actually need each day?
4 min read
The best food sources of calcium: beyond just milk
4 min read
Protein and bone health: why most women aren't getting enough
5 min read
Vitamin D and bone health: why it matters and how to get enough
4 min read
Foods and habits that can weaken your bones
4 min read
Should you take supplements? A practical guide to calcium and vitamin D
5 min read
The unlikely bone health superfood sitting in your grandmother's pantry
5 min read
Exercise and Movement
Living Well with Osteoporosis
Fall prevention: practical steps to protect yourself at home and out
5 min read
Osteoporosis and your mental health: you are not alone
5 min read
Talking to family and friends about your diagnosis
4 min read
Staying active and travelling with osteoporosis
4 min read
Building your long-term bone health plan
5 min read