Osteopenia The precursor to osteoporosis, osteopenia is a lower than average bone density but not to the point of osteoporosis Fractures are uncommon in osteopenia as the bone isn’t usually brittle enough to break It can be a natural effect of aging; total bone mass...

Sarcopenia is a specific term used where there is an involuntary loss of muscle mass and strength, usually occurring with advancing age. This is usually progressive, with a whopping 50% of muscle mass being lost by the time we hit our 80s.  This progressive loss of...