Women at risk for osteoporosis and osteopenia can do a lot to help themselves, and diet is a good first step.
Apart from the obvious, there are some health related differences you might not be aware of too.
Nutrition expert Patrick Holford explains why women need to be concerned about osteoporosis, and the importance of hormone balance in reducing risk.
We tend to associate osteoporosis with age, but this is misleading as it can certainly occur in younger women.
Women are more at risk of developing osteoporosis than men because the hormone changes that happen at the menopause directly affect bone density.
Whether you already have osteoporosis, or a risk of it, this advice will help.
At menopause we need to take care of our bones to avoid potential risks from fractures and hormone balance is a key factor.
Osteoporosis is a serious condition and you can help improve your bones with some simple exercises.
You may know what osteoporosis is, but osteopenia is not so well recognised.
Part of staying healthy throughout life is to look after your bones, and here are some simple ways to do that.