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Know Your Meds: Why Blind Trust Isn’t a Bone Health Strategy

Know Your Meds: Why Blind Trust Isn’t a Bone Health Strategy

Apr 8, 2026 | Living with Osteoporosis

When it comes to osteoporosis, the real problem isn’t just the disease — it’s how little people understand about the treatments designed to manage it.
If you don’t understand your medication, you’re not in control of your bone health.

The Impact of Weight-Loss Drugs on Bone and Muscle

The Impact of Weight-Loss Drugs on Bone and Muscle

Mar 10, 2026 | Awareness, General, Living with Osteoporosis

In recent years, medications used for weight management — particularly GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide and similar treatments — have received significant attention. What impact do these medications have on muscle and bone health?

WEIGHTED VESTS – ARE THEY GOOD FOR BONE HEALTH?

WEIGHTED VESTS – ARE THEY GOOD FOR BONE HEALTH?

Sep 18, 2025 | Living with Osteoporosis

There is little to no evidence confirming that wearing a weighted vest during your everyday activities or during walking will increase your bone mineral density.

High Impact Exercise: friend or foe for osteoporosis prevention?

High Impact Exercise: friend or foe for osteoporosis prevention?

Apr 30, 2025 | Awareness, General, Living with Osteoporosis, Uncategorised

Osteoporosis, a chronic condition characterised by decreased bone density and increased fragility, affects millions worldwide, particularly older adults and postmenopausal women. As the population ages, the need for effective strategies to prevent and manage...
Menopause, Bone Density, and the role of HRT

Menopause, Bone Density, and the role of HRT

Feb 17, 2025 | Living with Osteoporosis, Awareness, General

One of the most critical concerns associated with menopause is the decline in bone density, which significantly increases the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. This phenomenon is primarily driven by hormonal shifts, particularly the decline in estrogen levels. Bone...
Under the Influence: your bones and alcohol

Under the Influence: your bones and alcohol

Jan 19, 2025 | Awareness, General, Living with Osteoporosis, Nutrition, Uncategorised

Nothing like kicking back after a hard day with a reviving beverage, often alcoholic in nature, but nevertheless relaxing, giving one time to process and analyse life in general. But while an occasional drink is not necessarily detrimental to one’s health – if it...
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    • Find a Doctor
    • What is it
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    • Other Disorders
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    • Do Your Risk Assessment
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