Osteoporosis is one of the common problems seen in the advanced age- particularly in women-aggravate by retricted activity and improper diet habits. This could probably end up in grave complications.

Characterised by progressive weakening of bones owing to loss of bone matrix, usually not associated with any specific complications. Hence sufferers are generally  unaware of their situation until the bones spontaneously break- usually the hip bone or the spine. This is why this condition is reffered to as the silent thief. It is very important to undergo periodic monitoring and taking precautionary measures as far as possible like :

• Avoid a fall
• Keep oneself as active as possible.
• Doing daily weight bearing excercises.
• High protein, high calcium and high vitamin diet.
• Supplement the diet withextra calcium and minerals.