World Osteoporosis Day 2016

World Osteoporosis day is coming up on October 20, so in light of this we present our top articles discussing osteoporosis as well as other associated conditions such as fibromyalgia, kidney stones, psoriasis, heart disease, and breast cancer.

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that commonly affects women – as well as men. Osteoporosis typically develops in older age and is characterized by a loss of bone mass, which makes the bones weak and brittle. This increases the risk of fractures, potentially leading to further complications.

The goal of World Osteoporosis Day is to raise awareness while offering prevention tips for the bone disease.

Fibromyalgia may raise the risk of osteoporosis. A condition characterized by widespread pain, fibromyalgia can result in limited mobility and lack of sunlight exposure – factors that increase the likelihood of osteoporosis in a patient.

Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by the loss of bone mass. Factors that contribute to bone strength include exercising, eating calcium-rich foods, and getting adequate amounts of vitamin D, which is easily absorbed through sun exposure.

If you’re over the age of 50, you’re at higher risk of developing osteoporosis – women and men alike. Osteoporosis is when the bones in our body become weak and brittle and can increase the risk of fractures.

You may not think a bone disease may affect your heart, but it does.

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