Doctors have known for years that osteoporosis boosts the risk of bone fractures. The most typical sites of fractures related to osteoporosis are the hip, spine, wrist and ribs, although the disease can affect any bone in the body. In particular, hip fractures are largely due to falls, most of which may be preventable.Both men and women are at... Read more
5 Easy Exercises to Improve Bone Health1. Do a standing push-up by placing your hands shoulder-width apart on a wall and slowly bend only at the elbows to lower yourself towards thewall and push away. 2. Do bicep curls as you watch television by using something around thehome for weight, e.g. soup cans or milk jugs with water in them. 3. Do... Read more
Exercise is vital to improving overall health and helps you look and feel good. It’s also a powerful weapon against osteoporosis, a silent disease with very few detectable signs. With osteoporosis, low bone mass and weakening of bone tissue leads to bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to fractures, especially of the hip, spine and... Read more
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