osteoporosis
noun
os·te·o·po·ro·sis
ˌä-stē-ō-pə-ˈrō-səs 
plural osteoporoses
ˌä-stē-ō-pə-ˈrō-ˌsēz
: a condition that affects especially older women and is characterized by decrease in bone mass with decreased density and enlargement of bone spaces producing porosity and fragility
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Tai chi Walking, jogging, or running If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia (the precursor to osteoporosis), check with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program.
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Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
Treat and manage other medical conditions, such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, vitamin deficiencies, chronic pain, diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Researchers looked at the beverage-drinking habits of nearly 10,000 women aged 65 and older and also examined long-term changes in bone mineral density — a key measure in assessing osteoporosis risk.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
For example, lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, increasing exercise, reducing stress levels and losing weight can help with symptoms and combat the heightened risk of conditions such as osteoporosis and heart disease.
—Sashikala Vp, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
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Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
Treat and manage other medical conditions, such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, vitamin deficiencies, chronic pain, diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Researchers looked at the beverage-drinking habits of nearly 10,000 women aged 65 and older and also examined long-term changes in bone mineral density — a key measure in assessing osteoporosis risk.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
For example, lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, increasing exercise, reducing stress levels and losing weight can help with symptoms and combat the heightened risk of conditions such as osteoporosis and heart disease.
—Sashikala Vp, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Osteoporosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/osteoporosis. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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osteoporosis
noun
os·te·o·po·ro·sis
ˌäs-tē-ō-pə-ˈrō-səs
: a condition affecting especially older women that is characterized by weak bones that are easily broken
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osteoporosis
noun
os·teo·po·ro·sis
ˌäs-tē-ō-pə-ˈrō-səs
plural osteoporoses
-ˌsēz
: a condition that affects especially older women and is characterized by decrease in bone mass with decreased density and enlargement of bone spaces producing porosity and brittleness
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