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Is ostheopenia curable?
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Prevent osteoporosis: In most cases you cannot cure and reversed it, but you can slow down the progression of osteopenia toward osteoporosis. Stop smoking, start walking, weight lifting regularly, take calcium and vitamin d. Minimize alcohol consumption.
Answered 11/5/2012
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