Remember the
film ‘Unbreakable’, where Elijah Price/Mr Glass keeps breaking his bones? What
a horrid way to live!
1 in 2 women, and 1 in 4 men over-50 years will experience a
bone fracture because of osteoporosis. With such scary statistics, and in the
light of deficiency from foods, we will need to deliberately reduce such a
situation.
The infographic illustrates the urgency of keeping ourselves
healthy and active, to reduce the occurrence of this debilitating condition.
Invasive surgery such as hip and knee replacements, are not long-term solutions
as these mechanical parts, too, need to be replaced through constant use.
As an active athlete, experiencing wear-and-tear, of the body is a major concern. Our bones
are our endoskeleton, supporting the amazing muscles and connective tissues
that keep us 'in' place. When bones heal, they become naturally stronger. However,
osteoporosis can hamper normal recovery and cause us to be structurally
unstable. A weak skeleton and musculature can encourage the onset of injury, which is unhealthy and unpleasant.
With the collaboration of the American Recall Centre, more
preventive advice will follow soon. Meanwhile, stay physically-active (walking), get off the chair regularly, eat bone-enhancing
foods, and spend some time in the sunlight.
