How to Improve Your Bone Health Using DEXA Scans
Understanding how to maintain and improve your bone health is critical to enhancing your longevity and quality of life. DEXA scans provide a clear picture of your bone density, allowing you and your healthcare provider to make informed decisions to strengthen your bones. What is Bone Mineral Density (BMD)? Bone Mineral Density refers to the […]
How to Prepare for a DEXA Scan
When it comes to obtaining accurate body composition measurements, the Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan stands out for its precision and reliability. For the highest degree of accuracy, patients must prepare appropriately before the scan. Doing so will also allow for more precise follow-up exams as this can help account for any potential variables. Below […]
Interpreting DEXA Scan Results: A Comprehensive Guide
Receiving your own Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan can be great for having an accurate assessment of your body composition and bone mineral density. They offer invaluable insights for athletes, the general population, and individuals at risk of osteoporosis. There is quite a lot of data and various sections in the report, so understanding these […]
What You Need to Know about a Dexa Scan
A Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan uses low-dose X-ray beams at two different energy levels to differentiate between bone tissue and soft tissue, giving a detailed picture of bone density, lean body mass, and fat mass. It is a painless, non-invasive procedure lasting only a few minutes. Although other methods for measuring body composition […]