Symptom Checker
Use this Symptom Checker to pinpoint possible causes of your medical symptoms. Just remember: This is only a guide. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis of your problem. Eye discomfort and redness Foot ... [... more]
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Our policy concerning advertising and sponsorship on this site. To further our mission of making reliable health information available to the public, we accept advertising and sponsorship under strict guidelines. We will refuse any advertisement ... [... more]
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - Comprehensive overview covers risk factors, treatment, prevention of this condition of weakened bones. Osteoporosis, which means "porous bones," causes bones to become weak and brittle - so brittle that even mild stresses like ... [... more]
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Slide show: How to choose and use a cane
A cane can improve your mobility. Learn about available canes, including walking canes. If your doctor recommends a cane to help you balance as you walk or to help you compensate for an injury or disability, you might be overwhelmed by your ... [... more]
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Sandhya Pruthi, M.D.
Dr. Sandhya Pruthi, certified by the American Board of Family Practice, has been practicing medicine at Mayo Clinic since 1995 with special interests in breast diseases and women's health. She is a consultant in the Department of Internal ... [... more]
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Exercising with osteoporosis: Stay active the safe way
Choosing the right exercises and performing them correctly can help minimize - or even reverse - the effects of osteoporosis. Find out what types of exercises are best. If you have osteoporosis, you might mistakenly think exercise will lead to ... [... more]
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Calcium supplements: Do men need them too?
Like women, men also experience considerable bone loss as they age. Mayo Clinic endocrinologist and men's health specialist Todd Nippoldt, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers. Some men may benefit from calcium supplements. ... [... more]
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Forward leg lift
Balance exercises can improve your balance and prevent falls. See how they're done. Balance exercises can help you avoid falls and broken bones as you age. If your balance is good and you want to keep it that way, try these balance exercises. If ... [... more]
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Fall prevention: 6 ways to reduce your falling risk
Follow these six fall-prevention measures to stay safe and maintain your independence. The odds of falling each year after age 65 in the United States are about one in three. Fortunately, most of these falls aren't serious. Still, falls are the ... [... more]
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Slide show: How to choose and use a walker
A walker can improve your mobility. See how to use your walker. If you have difficulty balancing or you're at risk of falling, a walker can make it easier for you to get around - whether you use the walker temporarily or as a permanent aid. If ... [... more]
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Slide show: Exercises for osteoporosis
Osteoporosis exercises can help you manage mild bone thinning and prevent more serious bone loss. You can prevent or treat osteoporosis by doing simple exercises to strengthen your muscles and improve your posture and balance. Correct standing ... [... more]
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Calcium supplements: Should they be taken with meals?
Some calcium supplements should be taken with meals, others on an empty stomach. Mayo Clinic dietitian Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers. Whether calcium supplements should be taken with meals ... [... more]
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