Osteoporosis

Bone loss in women athletes: Understanding how to mitigate the risk

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In athletes, osteoporosis is a common anomaly and is attributed to certain underlying factors or medical conditions that may contribute to both low bone mass and fertility issues in some cases. Hormones play a crucial role in both bone health and reproductive function. Hormonal imbalances lead to compensatory mechanisms that in turn increase the risk … Read more

How to spot osteoporosis and ageing bones before you fall foul of a fracture

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How often do you think about the strength of your skeleton? In terms of future health, you’re probably more concerned about cancer or heart disease than broken bones. But as we get older, the impact of a fracture can be devastating. It means loss of independence, and gruelling surgery. “The mortality rate one year after … Read more