Osteoporosis Explained: Risks, Screenings and Strength Training

About this episode

This episode discusses osteoporosis, its risks, screenings, and the importance of strength training for bone health.

Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because many people do not know they have it until they suffer a fracture. But when should you start paying attention to your bone health — and what can you do now to protect yourself? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Johanna Gomez speaks with Dr. Maria Kyriacou, primary care sports medicine physician with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, about osteoporosis, bone density, menopause, weight loss medications, strength training and prevent...

People in this episode

Host: Johanna Gomez

Guest: Dr. Maria Kyriacou

Topics covered

• osteoporosis
• bone health
• strength training
• menopause
• weight loss medications

Keywords

• osteoporosis
• bone density
• strength training
• menopause
• health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, Baptist Health South Florida

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