COLUMBUS, Ohio — Brad Barbin said he never thought he would have to worry about the disease at 40 years old.
Researchers have found that most osteoporosis diagnoses are among women, who get more bone density tests, but men have higher mortality rates due to the condition that weakens the bones.
“I don’t ever want to be the guy that can’t go anywhere ... The doctor saying you know, your bones aren’t looking so good.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that only 1% of men are concerned about their bone density even though the loss of testosterone with age contributes to weak and porous bones.
This concerned Dr. Paul Lewis, an interventional radiologist who often treats patients with spinal and pelvic fractures in Columbus.
“It’s a silent disease,” Lewis said, adding that resistance training and a focus on nutrition can be powerful.
Barbin said he is focusing on good nutrition and following in the footsteps of his grandfather, who walked through his 90s.
“He never broke a bone in his body, so, yeah, I’m a believer,” Barbin said.
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