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If you’ve recently been told you have low bone density, osteopenia or osteoporosis, you may be feeling concerned that your bones will be fragile forever.

The sun is out, the mood feels lighter and the longer days and warm evenings are a joy. Summer brings many opportunities to be outdoors,

Bone mineral density (BMD) is a measure of how much mineral content – mainly calcium and phosphorus – is packed into your bones. It can

Strong bones are essential to our wellbeing and our ability to say active and independent throughout life. As we age, our ability to build bone

Calcium is the most common mineral in the body. It makes up around 1.5-2% of our body weight. More than 99% of calcium is stored

As we enter a new year, many of us resolve to feel fitter, eat better and reset our healthy lifestyle. When it comes to looking

Now the countdown to Christmas is fully underway, you may be starting to feel a little festive. We bring you further good cheer with the

When it comes to bone health, most of us have been told the same story – drink your milk! However, bones are far more complex.

When we think about bone health, calcium and vitamin D steal the limelight. However, there’s a much deeper story and it starts with inflammation. Chronic

When we think of bones we tend to think of hard, strong structures that hold our body upright and protect our major organs. Indeed, healthy

When it comes to bone health, most of us immediately think of calcium, collagen and vitamin D.  We may even go as far as acknowledging

Maintaining strong and healthy bones is crucial for our overall wellbeing.  But we need to be aware that various health conditions can significantly impact our

Weakened bones, low bone mineral density and the more serious conditions of osteopenia and osteoporosis are largely considered to affect the older population. While it’s

Breaking a bone is a painful and disruptive experience but having had a fracture diagnosed and, in some cases, protective casts applied, is it a

Welcome to a brand new year! Whether or not you’re in the habit of making resolutions, the New Year is a great time to take

Tis the season to be jolly so we hope our fun take on the traditional ’12 Days of Christmas’ raises a smile as we recap

Because we can’t see our bones, we must rely on scans to show their strength and density. In fact, the bone thinning condition osteopenia and

One of the biggest fears faced by people with osteopenia and osteoporosis is the heightened risk of breaking a bone. Even if you don’t have

Inflammation seems to be the buzz word for all things health-related at the moment.  And it will come as no surprise to you that it

Bones and cold weather don’t seem to go together very well according to myths and sayings. Can you really feel rainy days in your bones

If you’ve ever experienced a fractured bone, you’ll know how frustrating and painful it can be. While it can take weeks or even months to

Our bones form a framework for our body which, with help from muscles, tendons and our central nervous system, enable us to undertake actions that

Hands up who remembers a friendly skeleton dangling in their school science room? Keep your hand up if you remember TV’s favourite skeleton – the

As we embrace 2022 with optimism and hope for a happy and healthy new year, many of us will make resolutions to help reset, refocus

With Christmas fast approaching, you’ll be pleased to know that many of your favourite festive foods will be a treat for your bones as well

Age is no barrier when it comes to looking after our bones. Whilst it’s true that the earlier we start looking after them the better,