Dr. Brown’s Blog

Are you losing too much calcium in your urine?

Are you losing too much calcium in your urine?

What’s the biggest problem with calcium? It may come as a surprise that while most people don’t have a problem ...
Hidden celiac disease and osteoporosis: Learning from Judy

Hidden celiac disease and osteoporosis: Learning from Judy

Judy had never even heard of celiac disease when she was told she had extremely severe osteoporosis in 2009. She ...
Is it osteoporosis — or something else?

Is it osteoporosis — or something else?

Here is the scenario. A woman seeks my services, concerned and even fearful after having been told she has ...
Diabetes and osteoporosis

Diabetes and osteoporosis

With World Diabetes Day on November 14, this is an ideal time to take a look at what osteoporosis and diabetes ...
Men and osteoporosis risk

Men and osteoporosis risk

Did you know that 25% of men over the age of 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture? Or that nearly 30% of ...
1 minute with Dr. Brown: Is losing height normal?

1 minute with Dr. Brown: Is losing height normal?

Got a minute? Every week I receive dozens of questions from women like you with concerns about their bone health. ...
1 minute with Dr. Brown: Will I get osteoporosis too?

1 minute with Dr. Brown: Will I get osteoporosis too?

When it comes to osteoporosis, genetics certainly play a role—but not nearly as much as many people believe. From ...
Who needs a medical work-up to find the causes of their osteoporosis?

Who needs a medical work-up to find the causes of their osteoporosis?

Here at the Center for Better Bones, we often say that it is difficult to solve a problem you do not fully ...
3 bones to thrive in life

3 bones to thrive in life

To thrive in life you need 3 bones: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone. Oh, how I wish I had been the one ...
My perspective on osteoporosis

My perspective on osteoporosis

I’ve noticed that when I approach things from a little different angle I gain new insights. So, in celebration of ...
What’s the risk of osteoporosis for men?

What’s the risk of osteoporosis for men?

While I focus this blog on women and their greater risk for bone loss, it’s important to remember that men suffer ...
Stress-induced osteoporosis: A new concept

Stress-induced osteoporosis: A new concept

"Can stress cause osteoporosis?"  I’ve been asked this question by thoughtful women at least a   thousand times. ...
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