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bone density
High ‘Peak Bone Mass’ is probably one of the single most important determinants of bone health. Peak bone mass is the maximum amount of bone a person can acquire during their formative bone-building years. Think of it as your “bone bank” savings account. Let's explore Peak Bone Mass…
In part 1 of this series, we learn what to expect reliably from a DEXA scan. In this post, we’ll learn about the limitations of the DEXA scan and why they should NOT be the sole determinant of fracture risk.
There’s so much confusion about what a DEXA scan is actually showing that I decided the topic of diagnostic testing for bone health deserves some space on the page…especially when there are so many other tests that can provide valuable information. In this first, of a two part series, I’ll cover what a DEXA scan is and how to interpret the information it provides.
