This brittle-bone disease steals move lives than breast cancer. More and more studies show that foods, not pills are the true bone builders. Check with you Doctor about bone loss. You can not assume he is checking for it. It is important that you get measured each time you are there for a check up.
Osteoporosis can be hereditary.
A bone density test might be advisable if it is in your family. Those women who smoke have a better chance of developing osteoporosis. Also high intake of salt and caffeine. Hormone replacement is also helpful. Put copy on list on door.