Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy

Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy

Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent killer. Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and strength, leading to fragile, brittle bones that increase the risk of fractures, especially in the spine, hips and wrists. MORE: Nearly…

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