Make no bones about it — not minding them bones is a health risk

By the time we reach middle age, the body’s bone-building capacity declines, with old cells breaking down faster than new ones are formed. Here's what you can do to keep them strong 

In early adulthood, bones are kept strong and healthy by the continual turnover of new cells and removal of old ones, but once we hit peak bone health, at 30, strength starts to decline.

Osteoporosis affects 300,000 people in Ireland, but only about 20% of cases are diagnosed. The bone-thinning condition increases the risk of fractures.

In early adulthood, bones are kept strong and healthy by the continual turnover of new cells and removal of old ones, but once we hit peak bone health, at 30, strength starts to decline.