You are never too young or too old to take preventive action. Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and can break easily. There are often no symptoms until a bone breaks or the spine becomes curved or painful. The wrist, hip and spine are the most commonly affected areas. Osteoporosis can be disabling.
Milk is the best calcium source.
It has vitamin D, needed for your body to use calcium. Make sure your house is safe so you can avoid falls or injuries that can break bones. Talk to your health care provider if you take any of these drugs. Make sure your house is safe so you can avoid falls or injuries that can break bones. Any woman can get breast cancer.