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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Estrogen helps protect against osteoporosis and can help with blood pressure, mood, memory and libido.
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However, in some individuals with certain health conditions, low magnesium intake may lead to changes in the body that increase the risk of chronic illnesses over time, such as cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
Diagnosed with osteoporosis from what the doctor said was due to a lack of childhood nutrition.
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Women also tend to have higher rates of health issues, like osteoporosis, that are connected to vitamin D deficiency.
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 May 2026
However, in some individuals with certain health conditions, low magnesium intake may lead to changes in the body that increase the risk of chronic illnesses over time, such as cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
Diagnosed with osteoporosis from what the doctor said was due to a lack of childhood nutrition.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Women also tend to have higher rates of health issues, like osteoporosis, that are connected to vitamin D deficiency.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Osteoporosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/osteoporosis. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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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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