Interactive site gives users personalized info about their bone health

Interactive site gives users personalized info about their bone health

A new interactive Web tool aims to help people assess their bone health and learn about osteoporosis. The tool, Check Up On Your Bones, is from the National Institutes of Health Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center.

 

By completing a five-minute personal profile, users can receive individualized information about their risk factors for osteoporosis and information about how to protect their bones. The tool also generates personalized steps people can take to keep their bones healthy and prevent osteoporosis, a summary sheet to share with the doctor, and a list of tailored Web resources.

 

The personal profile collects information about gender and age; family history of osteoporosis and broken bones; lifestyle habits, including diet and exercise; and other medical conditions and medications. Click below to see the tool:

 

http://www.niams.nih.gov/health_info/bone/Optool/index.asp