Bone Density After 40: Five Things Every Woman Needs to Know

“I’ve got the results of your bone density scan,” said the nurse from my doctor’s office. “The doctor wanted me to tell you, you have the bones of a 30-year old.”

I’m not going to lie, being 51, this was nice to hear. But I wanted more details on what that exactly meant. I did my own research as soon as they sent my results.

I didn’t have to get a bone density test, but I wanted to know where I stand. Especially as I inch closer to the period of rapid bone loss which occurs one year before a woman...