20/10/2025
๐ฆด๐ World Osteoporosis Day - 20 October is your moment to take action for stronger, healthier bones! This silent disease often shows no symptoms until we suffer a fracture. But with awareness, prevention, and early diagnosis, we can change that.
What is osteoporosis? Itโs a bone condition where bone density drops and microarchitecture weakens - making bones fragile and more prone to breaks, especially in the hip, wrist, and spine.
Risk factors include aging, menopause (due to dropping estrogen), smoking, alcohol, poor nutrition, certain medications, and underlying health conditions.
Preventive steps:
โข Eat a boneโfriendly diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, protein ๐
โข Do weightโbearing and resistance exercises ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
โข Avoid smoking and excess alcohol ๐ญ๐ท
โข Get your bone density checked if you're at risk
Learn more and reach support:
๐ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoporosis/
๐ https://theros.org.uk
Together, letโs break the silence around osteoporosis and stand strong for bone health!