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Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone where bone
mineral density is reduced, the amount and variety
of non-collagenous proteins in the bone are changed
and where the bone micro-architecture is disrupted.
In lemans terms, osteoporosis means porous bonus.
Bones that are affected by osteoporosis are often
less dense than normal bones and they are more
likely to break even as a result of a minor bump or
fall sometimes even without injury.
Osteoporosis is around four times more common in
women then men and is most common in women who have
experienced menopause. Roughly 3 million people in
the UK alone are affected and one in three women and
one in 12 men over the age of 50.
Osteoporosis is usually called the ‘silent disease’
meaning most people that are affected by it are
unaware that their bones are thinning until the
experience a break or notice more gradual signs such
as height loss or curvature of the spine sometimes
known as ‘dowager’s hump’. Bones that are most
likely to break as a result of osteoporosis are
wrists, hips and the vertebrae for the spine.
As with anything, the best offense is a good defense
and people who reach a high peak bone density when
they are young are much less likely to develop
osteoporosis. Some things to keep in mind to help
your body build strong bones are diet, exercise and
lifestyle changes.
A well balanced diet is vital in building and
maintaining healthy bones. A combination of bread,
cereals, fruit, vegetables and dairy products should
provide the essential nutrients needed for your
bodies needs.
Weight training will help promote bone formation and
bone health. Good exercises to prevent osteoporosis
include skipping, aerobics, tennis, weight training
and brisk walking.
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