Osteoporosis

Menopause, osteoporosis and your diet
Many women have heard of osteoporosis and know that they should do something to prevent it. But when asked what that “something” is, many of them don't know.

Osteoporosis: milk or supplements?
During your teens, it's absolutely essential to increase your calcium intake in order to ensure bone health in later life. But what's the best source of this vital nutrient?

Signs of calcium deficiency
Calcium deficiency can cause low bone density and osteoporosis. Large intakes of magnesium and too much phosphorus, found in fizzy soft drinks, can upset your calcium balance.

Calcium supplements
There can be no doubt that calcium is an important bone mineral. Many people need to take calcium supplements to ingest enough calcium. But how much do you know about these?

Calcium content of common foods
Here is a table with the approximate calcium content (mg) per 100g of foods.

Spotlight on development of SA kids
Black SA kids have stronger hips, and small newborns risk earlier puberty and disease. These are just some of the fascinating findings that are emerging from a landmark study.

Calcium supplements in osteoporosis
Is is safe to take calcium supplements, and do they have any helpful impact on osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis and your diet
A healthy diet throughout the different life stages may play a role in the prevention of osteoporosis - a condition which is usually associated with old age.

Exercise builds good bones
A lifetime of poor nutrition and little exercise can increase your risk of osteoporosis, but adopting healthy bone habits early can help you avoid this disease.

How much milk and dairy should we eat?
Milk and dairy products form an important part of the balanced diet. But how much do you need? How much is too much? And what about allergies and fat content?

Preventing osteoporosis now
How many teenagers or young women give osteoporosis a second thought? They really should though, the experts say.

Vegan diet not linked to bone loss
Postmenopausal vegans and meat-eaters may have similar bone density, despite vegans' lower calcium and protein intake, a small study suggests.

Bone health and milk
A healthy, balanced diet is vital for the normal development and maintenance of the skeleton.