Menopause, bone health, and osteoporosis – what’s the link? - Rest Less
Bone health is one of the main health concerns that affects people in later life. While bone mass naturally decreases over time, it’s particularly accelerated during menopause, leaving women significantly more at risk of developing osteoporosis than men.Research suggests women can lose up to 20% of bone mass in the years during and after menopause, and approximately one in 10 women over the age of 60 has osteoporosis worldwide.Beyond the physical symptoms – an increased risk of fractures and fal...