Osteoporosis Treatments That Help Prevent Broken Bones: A Guide for Women After Menopause

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Osteoporosis means that bones become less dense (or less solid). Bones that are less dense are weak and break easier. If your doctor has told you that you have osteoporosis, this guide is for you. It looks at ways to prevent broken bones caused by osteoporosis. It can help you talk to your doctor or nurse about ways to lower your risk of broken bones. It covers:

• Different kinds of treatments for preventing broken bones from osteoporosis.
• How well they work.
• Side effects of osteoporosis medicines.
• Price.

This guide is based on a government-funded review of research reports about osteoporosis treatments to prevent broken bones.

Source: Effective Health Care. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (U.S.)

All About Anorexia Nervosa

A booklet for people with anorexia nervosa, their families or anyone who is interested in learning more about the condition. The booklet looks at causes and treatments and lists contacts for further help.

Source: Mental Health Foundation (UK)

Let’s Talk Facts About Depression

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Depression is a serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.

Source: HealthyMinds.org

Handout on Health: Back Pain

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This booklet is for people who have back pain, as well as family members, friends, and others who want to find out more about back pain. The booklet describes causes, diagnosis, and treatments, and research efforts to learn more about it, many of which are supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and other components of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health (NIH). If you have further questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor.

Source: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)