If protecting your bones isn’t already a top priority, a diagnosis of osteopenia will change that. Osteopenia is an indication that your bone density is decreasing, and that you’re at increased risk for osteoporosis — a disease of thin, weak bones that can break easily and often.
Heidi Godman is the Executive Editor of Harvard Health Letter, a publication associated with Harvard University. She has extensive experience in health journalism and her work has been featured in various publications, including The Times and Democrat, Chicago Tribune Media Group, Greensboro News & Record, and U.S. News & World Report. Heidi's articles cover a wide range of health topics, including chronic conditions, medication management, and lifestyle changes for better health.