What is bone mineral density, and how is it tested?
When Debra cracked both a tooth and a bone in her foot in the same year, she thought something was not right. But it wasn’t until she sought help from her doctor for brain fog and tiredness due to perimenopause that the topic of bone health came up. After finding out Debra’s mother and father […]
How to boost bone health and reduce risk of osteoporosis and fractures
Imagine not being able to cough, sneeze or be hugged for fear of your bones breaking. This is the reality faced by people with severely weak bones. Fragile bones can creep up on you and are often not recognised until they break. A small trip and fall can be catastrophic, with a broken hip leading […]
Bone loss in women athletes: Understanding how to mitigate the risk
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 […]
How to spot osteoporosis and ageing bones before you fall foul of a fracture
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 […]