DEXA Scanning for Body Composition
This fact sheet explains how a DEXA test can be used to measure body composition, particularly what percentage of fat there is in the body.
Read MorePosted by Kate Marie | Body Composition, Healthy Aging |
This fact sheet explains how a DEXA test can be used to measure body composition, particularly what percentage of fat there is in the body.
Read MorePosted by Kate Marie | Disease Prevention, Osteoporosis, Ostopenia, Sarcopenia |
DEXA scanning allows us to monitor & manage lean tissue mass & we can manage our risk for sarcopenia, a key factor of aging.
Read MorePosted by Kate Marie | Disease Prevention, Osteoporosis |
Making lifestyle changes are an important step in the fight to prevent osteoporosis.
Read MorePosted by Kate Marie | Disease Prevention, Osteoporosis |
The DEXA scan is the main test to diagnose osteoporosis, although other types of tests such as x-rays, and bone biomarkers can be used.
Read MorePosted by Kate Marie | Bone Health, Healthy Aging |
This fact sheet provides information about how the DEXA test can be used to measure bone thinning and fracture risk in those who are aging.
Read MorePosted by Jarrod Meerkin PhD | Healthy Aging, Muscle Health |
A DEXA scan reveals important information about the health of your muscular and skeletal systems; it tells you if your bones are strong and if you have enough lean muscle mass.
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