Jun 5, 2026 | KidsandTeens, Nutrition
Dairy has long been linked to bone health. Many of us grew up hearing that milk builds strong bones, that cheese is good for calcium, and that yoghurt is a healthy choice for growing children.
But in recent years, the conversation has become more complicated.
May 11, 2026 | Awareness, KidsandTeens, Nutrition
While osteoporosis is most commonly diagnosed later in life, the foundation for strong bones is built much earlier — during childhood and adolescence.
Sep 8, 2025 | Awareness, KidsandTeens, Press Releases
Between 10 and 19 years, our children are still undergoing remarkable physical changes. In fact, adolescence is when up to half of their adult bone mass is formed, which makes this life-stage the once-in-a-lifetime chance to build the foundation for strong, healthy bones that will carry them for the rest of their lives.
Jun 19, 2024 | Awareness, General, KidsandTeens, Nutrition
Bone health begins with basic care very early in life. Sooner rather than later makes it crucial for growing children as healthy bones lay the foundation for overall health and wellbeing throughout life. Taking care of children with regard to health in general takes...
Oct 31, 2022 | Awareness, General, KidsandTeens, Living with Osteoporosis, Nutrition
Young bones should be good bones, right? Probably the best quality you’ll ever have during your lifetime. But even during childhood and adolescent, bones need care – encompassed in the knowledge that not only must they last you for a lifetime, but they are also very...
Feb 24, 2017 | Awareness, General, KidsandTeens, Prevention
Love life – and love your bones! The idea that osteoporosis is an old person’s complaint and only needs to be dealt with in old age, is entirely wrong. The future map of osteoporosis can be laid down the moment you are born, interlaid by your genetic blueprint. If...
