Tag: Osteoporosis
I’m approaching a ‘milestone’ birthday. What health checks should I have at my age?
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Haven’t had a health check in a while, or ever?
You’re not alone. Most people wait until they’re sick to see a GP,...
Diseases through the decades – here’s what to look out for in your 40s, 60s, 80s and beyond
You’re another year older but that doesn’t have to mean
poorer health. Lorene Farrugia
Many diseases develop and become more likely as we age. Here...
I’ve Always Wondered: why do our muscles stiffen as we age?
Muscle stiffness is a common complaint among older people.
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Why do our muscles get stiffer as we get older? At the age of...
Both men and women need strong bones, but their skeletons grow differently across ages
Bone is a dynamic tissue that is continually broken down and reformed throughout life.
Osteoporosis, a disease of ageing in which a person’s bones become...