Mayo Clinic on Osteoporosis: Keep your bones strong and reduce your risk of fractures

“No matter your age or bone health, you can take steps to prevent future breaks. The best time to start is now.”

Your skeleton is a busy system of living tissue. Every day, bone is being broken down and replaced. But with osteoporosis, this process causes your bones to become weak and fragile. The disease often goes undetected until you have a fall or a painful fracture.

However, having osteoporosis doesn't have to mean sitting on the sidelines. A healthy diet, the right kind of exercise and ...