Cultural Diets & Bone Health: uncovering the secrets of Africa
Bone health is essential for overall wellbeing, particularly as we age. You may not realise it, but many traditional African diets are rich in...
Menopause, Bone Density, and the role of HRT
One of the most critical concerns associated with menopause is the decline in bone density, which significantly increases the risk of osteoporosis...
Under the Influence: your bones and alcohol
Nothing like kicking back after a hard day with a reviving beverage, often alcoholic in nature, but nevertheless relaxing, giving one time to...
The Fruit Facts: acidity and your bones
We will never argue with the fact that fruit is glorious; fresh, juicy, sweet and energising. However, we also know that fruit is acidic in nature –...
General Health and your Bones
Understanding how general health affects bone health is essential for long-term vitality and independence. When we eat healthily and exercise, we must not forget the critical factors linking general health to bone health, and our responsibility for maintaining both.
The Ethical Imperative of Addressing Osteoporosis in Elderly Patients: A Call to Action
Osteoporosis, a progressive bone disease that increases fracture risk, is often referred to as a "silent disease" due to its asymptomatic nature...
Your pH balance and your bones
Our pH balance is not something that concerns us on a daily basis. Generally we just let our bodies get on with it, after all drawing an even line...
National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa Champions Bone Health for World Osteoporosis Day 2024: “Say No to Fragile Bones”
10 October 2024 - The National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa (NOFSA) is excited to announce its participation in this year’s World...
The Bone Health Book Club: reading resources for osteoporosis and bone health issues
Whatever the condition of your bones, you need to update your knowledge – and investigate the various kinds of resources and assistance that are...
Can a piece of jewellery improve or even save your life?
No doubt, you have a rather good idea about how much money you have in your bank account at any given time. And, if your bank balance was in the...
Technology and Bone Health
It’s an inarguable fact that bones play as vital a role in our health as our heart and brain. Bone health is a crucial aspect of overall wellbeing,...
Marilyn Hallett – My journey with osteoporosis
Five years ago, simultaneously when her husband, Rob, had to have a double bypass and aortic valve replacement, Marilyn Hallett was diagnosed with two stress fractures emanating from the sacroiliac joint. She had no idea how this happened – she hadn’t had a fall or an accident – it just came out of nowhere. Subsequently, they found out that she had osteoporosis and over the next three to four years, she experienced six spontaneous fractures.