10 Medical Terms Every Senior Should Know (No More Guessing at the Doctor’s Office)

Osteoporosis

Ever hear of someone breaking a hip just by falling the “wrong way”? Odds are, they had osteoporosis, a condition where your bones become thin and brittle. And no, this isn’t just “a normal part of aging.”

The worst part? You usually don’t feel it coming. That’s why a bone density test is a must, especially for women over 65. And don’t rely on bone broth to save you—what your bones really love is calcium, vitamin D, and weight-bearing exercise (think walking, not lifting barbells).