Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...
The bone mass of people begins to decline gradually after their peak (around age 30) due to hormonal shifts (especially oestrogen decline) that cause changes in bone density. But if timely action is ...
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