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Bone Health for Life provides practical advice for women and their health professionals on achieving and maintaining healthy bones.
Experts at Jean Hailes for Women's Health explain osteoporosis, how it is diagnosed and how it can be treated.
Content updated 9 December, 2011
| About Osteoporosis For everyone, the development of strong bones begins early in life and requires continuous maintenance.... |
| Calcium Calcium is one of the essential nutrients necessary for healthy bone development. Adequate calcium intake... |
| Life stages Staying healthy throughout your life is an excellent way to keep your bones healthy too.... |
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