Dr. Humaira talks about Osteoporosis which is one of the silent disease that affects millions of people worldwide unbeknown to them, causing fractures, pain, and weakness. Deficiency of calcium and minerals in bones can result in the weakening of the bones and increase the chances of osteoporosis, especially in the elderly.
International statistics show that 1 in 3 women over the age of 40 have osteoporosis, and 1 in 5 men have osteoporosis. High dose medications and bad lifestyle habits such as lack of exercise, smoking, and alcohol, and a lack of nutritional/imbalanced diet can also cause osteoporosis.
A balanced diet including dairy products, green leafy vegetables, cereals rich in calcium, or calcium supplements with a doctor's advice can help. Vitamin D from sunlight, fish, eggs, and dairy products is also important.
