Keeping the Women we Love Healthy

http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/31841.mp4 Going back to 2016, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Hofflich, a leading expert in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteopenia and osteoporosis and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine practicing endocrinology and internal medicine at the UC San Diego Health System. Back then, she explained the causes and risk factors, the treatment strategies and options and the role calcum plays in the prevention and progression of osteoporosis.  Need a reminder of the risks, causes and management strategies for osteoporosis and osteopenia?  Via the University of California TV,  and coutesy of the  Stein Insitute Research on Aging Lecture Series,  an update on the research conducted by Dr. Hofflich below.       ### About the Doris A. Howell Foundation:  For the past 23 years, The Doris A. Howell Foundation for Women’s Health Research has been dedicated to keeping to women we ...

There are many factors that cause Osteoporosis-- a poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, alcohol, being over the age of 50, not getting enough vitamin D and Calcium being some of the causes.  Osteoporosis however affects women more than men due to two main causes: 1.- Women tend to be smaller than men, having smaller bone structures; and 2.- Estrogen production, which makes our bones stronger, diminishes in women going through menopause.   As a matter of fact, it is estimated that women will lose 20% of their bone mass 5 to 7 years after going through menopause.  Osteoporosis is a serious illness yet s imple and healthy habits can change our risks for this silent illness.  Take preventive measures and talk to your doctor bout the best ways to prevent it!                                                        ...