Healthy living: Understanding Osteoporosis & why it is a silent killer

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr. Shilly Maelane, Orthopaedic surgeon, about osteoporosis, exploring what it is, its causes and symptoms, and why it is often called a silent disease. They discuss how bone density declines with age and the lifestyle and dietary changes that can help reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis.

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