World Osteoporosis Day

20th October

Worldwide, one in three women and one in five men aged 50 years and over suffer an osteoporotic fracture.

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and fragile; this means they break easier from something as little as a fall, bump, sneeze or a sudden movement. Fractures caused by osteoporosis can be life threatening, cause major pain and long-term disability.

To help prevent osteoporosis here are 5 tips to health bones and a fracture free future:

Exercise – Exercise regularly keeping your bones and muscles moving.

Nutrition – A healthy bone diet with plenty of calcium, vitamin D and protein.

Lifestyle – Avoid smoking and excessive drinking.

Risk factors – Find out if you have risk factors, these can include having a previous fracture, family history of osteoporosis or taking medication that affects bone health.

Testing & Treatment – Get tested by your Doctor and get treatment  if needed.