fractures

It can be very easy to overlook the health of your bones. We have a natural expectation of our bones to be in good shape, especially if we lead a healthy lifestyle – but this isn’t always the case. Bones getting thinner and weaker is…

Osteoporosis is a debilitating condition where the bones become weak and brittle. The disease affects millions of people across the UK; over the age of 50, one in two women and one in five men have the condition. Unfortunately there are no…

It makes logical sense that having denser bones should make them naturally stronger and less likely to fracture. Generally that is the case and improving bone density should actually help ensure your wellbeing for longer, especially later…

New studies into the effects of osteoporosis drugs have discovered that the risk of rare fractures is increased due to the ingredients in the treatments. The bisphosphonates, which include alendronate, ibandronate and zoledronic acid, all…

Dried plums, or prunes, may have a positive effect on reducing the risk of osteoporosis or developing fractures in postmenopausal women. Both men and women can benefit from the health benefits of this dried fruit, which have a surprisingly…

Many parents across the world encourage their children on a daily basis to drink milk, and lots of us indulge in the drink ourselves for our wellbeing to make sure we have enough calcium in our diets. Building strong bones is essential when…