Facts About Osteoporosis: The Silent Killer of Women

Few people know all the facts about osteoporosis. What is osteoporosis? It is the loss of bone density causing your bones to be brittle, fragile and more prone to fractures. And fact is – bone breakdown can begin as early as the age of 25. While human bones are living tissues that naturally undergo a constant breakdown and renewal process, this changes during the mid-20s, when the deterioration of our bones begins. Who are susceptible to osteoporosis? Doctors say that smokers, alcohol drinkers, people with low calcium diets and generally inactive lifestyles are susceptible to osteoporosis. So...