Accidents can happen to anyone, but taking a tumble is more of a concern after the age of 50, when your chance of having osteoporosis increases. You can, however, still build stronger bones – Professor Peter Ebeling, medical director at Osteoporosis Australia, explains.
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“With the loss of oestrogen support, bone breakdown increases, which means that bone loss occurs and increases your risk of breakage,” Professor Ebeling explains. Talk to your GP about your individual risk and how you can lower it. “If you’ve been physically active throughout your life, this helps maintain bone density, but if exercise wasn’t your thing, you can start any time,” he adds. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate to high-impact, weight-bearing exercise, three days a week. “Resistance training such as lifting weights…