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Protect Your Bones, Protect Your Future
Osteoporosis Awareness Month – May | Expert Guidance by Dr. Ganesh Shirsath
Published on May 14, 2026
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month, and this year’s theme — “Protect Your Bones, Protect Your Future” — reminds us how essential bone health is at every age.
Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because bone loss happens quietly, and many people discover it only after a fracture.
In India, millions are affected, especially women after menopause due to reduced estrogen levels.
Warning signs like recurring back pain, loss of height, or easy fractures should never be ignored.
Sedentary habits, poor nutrition, and lack of sunlight further weaken bones.
Strong Bones Come from Simple Habits
- A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D
- Regular weight-bearing exercises
- Avoiding smoking and excess alcohol
- Routine bone density tests, especially for women after 50
Prevention is Better Than Treatment
Small lifestyle changes today can protect your future mobility, independence, and quality of life.
This month, let’s spread awareness and encourage everyone to take bone health seriously.
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