The National Dairy Council, in association with Cappagh Hospital Foundation, has launched an awareness campaign to educate consumers on the importance of bone health through the life stages. The Mind Your Bones campaign covers the area of bone health and common musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoporosis ahead of World Osteoporosis Day on 20th October … [Read more...] about Mind your Bones – Cappagh Hospital and NDC launch Awareness Campaign
World Osteoporosis Day
Serve up bone strength for World Osteoporosis Day 20th October 2015
It is estimated that worldwide, an osteoporotic fracture occurs every 3 seconds. Osteoporosis is a disease which gradually weakens bones, leading to painful and debilitating fractures with the most common sites for a fracture to occur being the hip, wrist and spine. This disease occurs when bone mass continually decreases more quickly than the body can replace it and the risk … [Read more...] about Serve up bone strength for World Osteoporosis Day 20th October 2015
Healthy Bones: Simple Strategies To Reach Your Recommended Calcium Intake
The month of October can often be a busy time as we try to pack our busy schedules into shorter days and prepare for family fun at Halloween, which is just around the corner. However, one date that shouldn’t be ignored this month is October 20th, which marks World Osteoporosis Day. This is a day that raises awareness about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment … [Read more...] about Healthy Bones: Simple Strategies To Reach Your Recommended Calcium Intake