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	Osteoporosis     Description: From National Osteoporosis Foundation   Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks. These broken bones, also known as fractures, occur typically in the hip, spine, and wrist.   Signs and Symptoms: From National Osteoporosis Foundation     Osteoporosis is often called a "silent disease" because bone loss occurs without symptoms.  People may not know that they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a sudden strain, bump or fall causes a fracture or a vertebra to collapse.  Collapsed vertebrae may initially be felt or seen in the form of severe back pain, loss of height, or spinal deformities such as kyphosis or stooped posture.     Links of Interest:   National Osteoporosis Foundation   The Osteoporosis Center   WomensHealth.gov   Recommended Reading:     Subscribe to "Conquering Autoimmunity" - This monthly ezine provides up-to-the-minute research, tips to help you regain control of your life, healthy recipes and much more. Don't miss another issue. Join us today! Join the Mailing List Enter your name and email address below: Name: Email: Subscribe  Unsubscribe  Get your Free Mailing List by Bravenet.com Privacy Policy View Current Newsletter