Osteoporosis is a “silent” disease because you typically do not have symptoms. Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones. Osteoporosis, or thinning bones, can result in painful fractures. It can occur in people of any age, but it’s more common in older adults, especially women. The early stages of osteoporosis don’t cause any symptoms or warning signs. In most cases, people with osteoporosis don’t know they have the condition until they have a fracture. If symptoms do appear, some of the earlier ones may include receding gums, weakened grip strength, weak and brittle nails.

Main reason of osteoporosis include aging, being female, low body weight, low sex hormones or menopause, smoking, and some medications.

For prevent the disease and fractures by:

Staying physically active.

Drinking alcohol in moderation.

Quitting or don’t smoke.

Taking your medications, if prescribed, which can help prevent fractures in people who have osteoporosis.

Eating a nutritious diet rich in calcium and vitamin