Make No Bones About It: Men at Risk for Osteoporosis

Make no bones about it: Men at risk for osteoporosis

Commercials for osteoporosis usually depict an older — “postmenopausal” is the adjective of choice — woman dodging young children as they cruise carelessly down sidewalks on their bikes, or digging in her pantry, teetering on a step stool, as her grandchildren rampage through her house. While exaggerated, these dramatizations point to a very real concern. Weak bones can have deadly consequences, especially for aging adults. The emphasis on women…