How to Strengthen Bones and Avoid Fractures
As the average age of the population increases, researchers say hip fractures will double by 2050. A primary cause of hip fractures is poor bone health. Osteoporosis, a condition known for reduced bone mass, is responsible for half of hip fractures. I remember during a public health class in chiropractic school, our professor Dr. Anand, reported an alarming statistic. "Half of people who suffer a hip fracture will be dead in a year." I remember being shocked by this figure…