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Get Screened for Osteoporosis

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A study of 209 people at the Ministrelli Women's Heart Center and the William Beaumont Hospital (both in Michigan), found that osteoporosis is a strong predictor of heart disease risk, even more so than traditional risk factors like high blood pressure or a family history. More studies are needed to determine if taking steps to prevent osteoporosis will also help prevent heart disease.