Why this matters now! Your teens and early 20s are when you “bank” most of the bone you’ll use for the rest of life. Roughly 40% of bone mass is built during adolescence, ~90% by age 18, and peak bone…
Osteoporosis weakens the skeleton—including the jawbones that support your teeth. That’s why people with low bone density often see more tooth loss, receding bone around teeth (alveolar bone loss), and gum problems than their peers. Several recent studies and reviews…
Why It Matters for Bone Health By Isabel Vasquez, RD, LDN (original article on EatingWell.com, August 18, 2025). Repurposed for InsureSPR Health. Constipation is more common than many realize. In fact, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney…
A New Frontier in Bone Health Care Osteoporosis—a condition of weakened bones that increases the risk of fractures—is often called a silent disease. It progresses without symptoms until a break occurs, typically in the hip, spine, or wrist. As the…
Introduction Picture this: You’re strolling to the kitchen, your trusty Jack Russell zooms past, and before you know it, you’re airborne – not in a superhero way, but in a “call the ambulance” way. Back in the day, you’d have…
A South African Perspective Originally published in Prevention By Karla Walsh & Samantha MacAvoy, adapted for South Africa Protein is essential for repairing and building muscle, especially when paired with strength training. Experts recommend aiming for around 0.8–1g per kg…
By InsureSPR Health Sudden back pain that feels sharp, deep, or persistent isn’t always a simple muscle strain. For many people—especially those over 50—it could signal something more serious: a vertebral wedge fracture, often linked to osteoporosis, the silent disease…
The Silent Bone Thief: Why Osteoporosis Requires Immediate Attention Osteoporosis is often called the silent disease—you don’t feel it until it’s too late. By the time a fracture occurs, significant bone loss has already happened. But here’s the truth: osteoporosis…
Why Men Need to Care About Osteoporosis Too By InsureSPR Health When you think of osteoporosis, do you picture an elderly woman? You’re not alone—but here’s the truth: men are also at serious risk for osteoporosis and related fractures. In…
By InsureSPR HealthEmpowering proactive wellness through precision screening Understanding the Link: Thyroid and Your Bones The thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped organ located in your neck, plays a big role in keeping your body in balance. It produces hormones that…
