bone-density test

If you’re a woman or man of a certain age and your doctor recommends a bone-density test, don’t be surprised. The test, called a DEXA scan, is a kind of X-ray that measures the strength of your bones, and it’s highly recommended for women at age 65 and men age 70 and up. That’s because there is a greater risk of bone loss, called osteoporosis, in our senior years. Osteoporosis affects more than 50 million Americans, and the sooner it’s detected, treatment options are better and fractures more ... [Read More]