A simple three-minute online test could help people identify a hidden condition that affects over three million Brits, leading to weakened bones and easy fractures. Osteoporosis sufferers are at high risk of breaking bones even from minor falls or bumps. Annually, about 50,000 individuals in the UK seek treatment for fractures caused by this condition. … Read more
More than 500,000 people every year are left with broken bones linked to a common condition that many don’t know they have. Latest figures show over 3m people are believed to have osteoporosis, a health issue which means their bones are weaker than usual. Yet for many there are no signs of the condition until … Read more
For generations, people have been told they need to look a certain way and weigh a certain amount to be accepted and to be considered “healthy.” But we know that being thin isn’t an indicator of well-being. “It’s actually a major talking point I would say in the obesity community now … what are the … Read more
Hip fractures in older people are more deadly than some cancers, new research shows. People over 65 who suffer a hip fracture are more likely to die within five years than patients who develop breast cancer, the study found. While bone fractures have often been dismissed as relatively minor injuries, the study of 100,000 older … Read more
