Old Bones: 1 (Nora Kelly)

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People without other sources of vitamin D and especially with limited sun exposure might need a supplement. Most multivitamin products contain between 600 and 800 IU of vitamin D. Up to 4,000 IU of vitamin D a day is safe for most people. Exercise If you're diagnosed with osteoporosis, there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of a fall, such as removing hazards from your home and having regular sight tests and hearing tests. However, breaks can also happen in other bones, such as in the arm or pelvis. Sometimes a cough or sneeze can cause a broken rib or the partial collapse of one of the bones of the spine. Osteoporosis can affect men and women. It's more common in older people, but it can also affect younger people. Women

Although a broken bone is often the first sign of osteoporosis, some older people develop the characteristic stooped (bent forward) posture. It happens when the bones in the spine have broken, making it difficult to support the weight of the body. Vitamin D helps your bones absorb calcium. If you don't get enough then your body doesn't absorb the calcium needed for strong bones. Many of today's younger generation have never heard the term 'rag-and-bone man' as these enigmatic figures have largely all but disappeared from our modern streets. If you're malnourished, as well as not getting enough energy from your diet, you might not be eating enough nutrients that help build healthy bones. Although they were mummified, the humans of Cladh Hallan were buried in sand, which rubbed away their flesh and left them nothing more than a collection of stained bones. ⠀It may sound surprising, but if you have osteoporosis, or are at risk of getting it, you should do more exercise rather than less. Osteoporosis is more common in people who have too much or too little of certain hormones in their bodies. Examples include: Is there evidence of the amount of time that has elapsed since the person died (post-mortem interval)? Stonehenge is an ancient landscape, one used for religious purposes since 10,000 years ago. Here are a few snapshots of the early landscape showing the Avon valley before the monument was built, the large village at nearby Durrington Walls and a some recreations of the early features of Stonehenge being created: the avenue and the ditch & bank. ⠀

All women who are age 65 and older should be screened for osteoporosis with a bone density test, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). People with certain risk factors, or some women who have been through menopause but are under age 65, should be tested early or more frequently. The female hormone oestrogen is essential for healthy bones. After the menopause, oestrogen levels fall. This can lead to a rapid decrease in bone density. Find out more about Frax, the online tool developed by Sheffield University Bone density scan (DEXA scan)Losing bone is a normal part of ageing, but some people lose bone much faster than normal. This can lead to osteoporosis and an increased risk of broken bones.