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Osteoporosis: simple ways to keep your bones strong
Weak bones break easily. Learn who is at risk and the daily habits that help protect your bones.
Mangalam Hospital · 2 Nov 2026 · 4 min read
Osteoporosis means bones become thin and weak. Often there are no symptoms until a bone breaks after a minor fall.
Who is at higher risk
- Women after menopause
- People above 60
- Low physical activity
- Smoking and excess alcohol
- Long-term use of certain medicines
Habits that help
- Eat calcium-rich foods such as milk, curd, paneer and green leafy vegetables
- Get some morning sunlight for vitamin D
- Walk regularly and do light strength exercises
- Make the home safer to prevent falls
When to get checked
If you are at risk or have had a fracture after a small fall, speak to an orthopaedic doctor about bone health and tests.
