Osteoporosis The book I wish I'd had when I was diagnosed

Practical advice on nutrition, exercise, medication, and living well with osteoporosis.

Written by a physician-author who lives with osteoporosis herself. Get the medical expertise and personal insights you need to protect your bones and reclaim your confidence.

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Weekly articles on osteoporosis, nutrition, exercise, and living well with bone loss

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June 21, 2026

What That New Calcium and Vitamin D Study Actually Means If You Have Osteoporosis

A physician's analysis of the major 2026 BMJ meta-analysis: what it found, who it studied, and why the headlines may be missing the nuance that matters most for people already diagnosed with osteoporosis.

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June 14, 2026

What Should Happen at Your First Osteoporosis Visit (and What to Ask If It Doesn't)

A physician's six-step guide to what should happen at your first osteoporosis visit: history, bone-thieves review, labs, fracture risk calculation, the severity conversation, and walking out with a real plan.

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June 29, 2026

Can Osteoporosis Be Reversed?

The honest answer is more encouraging than a simple yes or no. A physician explains what treatment actually does to bone, why this is a lifetime commitment, and why long-term care is not set and forget.

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Dr. Lisa Pocius

About Dr. Lisa Pocius

As a family physician with two decades of experience, I thought I knew everything about preventive medicine. Then I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and experienced compression fractures firsthand. Osteoporosis: The Book I Wish I'd Had When I Was Diagnosed combines my medical expertise with the personal lessons from my own journey, a practical, compassionate guide for real people navigating this diagnosis.

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