All women older than 65 (or younger if there are certain risk factors like family history, smoking, alcohol use, low body weight or premature menopause. Also, the use of antidepressants, steroids or epilepsy drugs can increase the risk of osteoporosis.
All men older than 70! (Gentlemen, are you willing to pay out of your pocket because I am not aware of Medicare reimbursement for this)
All postmenopausal women and men >50 who have a history of abnormal fractures.
 
Please note that ALL patients with osteoporosis should be treated with medication.
NOT every patient with OSTEOPENIA needs medications! Only those at risk for fractures.
 
Please note that most CALCIUM should be dietary and only about 500 mg/day should come form a pill and that everyone should take at least 1000 units of Vitamin D3 daily.
Also weight bearing exercise can not be emphasized enough.

Hot flashes are among the most common symptoms associated with the changing hormonal balances during menopause.  These sudden feelings of intense heat accompanied by sweating and rapid heartbeat can last from 2 - 30 minutes... they are not over in a 'flash'. Women experience disrupted sleep, work, and social activities, and may feel more anxious or depressed.  Women with higher body mass index (BMI) report more frequent or severe hot flashes compared to women with lower BMI.  A 2010 clinical study showed that overweight or obese women can benefit from behavioral weight loss efforts to decrease the burden of their menopausal symptoms.   Many problems associated with aging are significantly improved or eliminated when extra pounds are shed.  Avoiding Type II Diabetes, back and joint pain, heart disease and stroke are some additional health incentives to keep in mind as you embrace a healthy lifestyle and gradually lose weight through eating well and regular exercise.