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    The Difference Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

    October 24, 2017

    Learn the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and how best to treat them. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: arthritis, bone health, joint health, joint pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, treatment options

    Learn more about how to treat arthritis
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    Exercise and Osteoporosis: How Exercise Prevents Bone Loss

    April 18, 2017

    Exercise can prevent bone loss associated with osteoporosis. Learn more about getting active and strengthening your bones. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Family Health, Women's Health

    Tagged with: bone health, exercise, fitness, osteoporosis, women's healthy

    exercise and osteoporosis
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Tailbone Injury: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

    April 9, 2017

    Tailbone injuries may take longer to heal because of the location of the bone. Learn how to treat tailbone pain with these simple steps. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: bone health, injuries, physical therapy, tailbone pain

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    Do Calcium Supplements Harm Your Heart?

    November 30, 2016

    Recent headlines have pointed to concern that calcium supplements may raise your risk of heart disease. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: bone health, calcium, calcium supplements, diet, heart attack, Heart Health, Vitamin D

  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    Health Tips for Women in Their 60s and 70s

    May 16, 2014

    Women who are 60 or 70-something know it's time to plan how they want to live the next 20-30 years. Read these health tips to keep yourself active. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Women's Health

    Tagged with: active, aerobic exercise, bone health, cancer, diabetes, obesity, walking, women's health, Zumba

    woman at pool
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    Brittle Bones: Four Facts About Osteoporosis

    November 1, 2013

    Avoid brittle bones with these osteoporosis facts. Learn more about this bone disease and osteoporosis prevention, symptoms and treatment options. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: bone fracture, bone health, bone mineral density test, calcium, National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis, osteoporosis prevention and treatment, Susan Greenspan MD, UPMC Health Plan

    doctors examining knee x-ray for signs of osteoporosis

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