Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can I do to avoid it?
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In more severe cases, the issue may lead to pain, reduced mobility and physical function, or lower quality of life
Researchers discover hormone capable of strengthening bones
A new study has found a possible explanation for why nursing mothers maintain robust bone mass despite calcium loss. The discovery, in the laboratory, opens the door to treatments against osteoporosis
The unstoppable rise of osteoarthritis: One billion to be affected by 2050
According to a new study, the disease affects 15% of the over-30 population and is expected to become more prevalent in the coming decades
Using exercise to combat osteoporosis, the silent disease that affects 200 million people
Working out can help to prevent and mitigate the disorder, which leads to broken bones, reduced mobility and higher mortality