Seven simple ways to slow down ageing – by improving your bone health

Do you know how healthy your bones are? In a world of smartwatches and fitness trackers, many of us are aware of our health in a way we have never been before. But while we might know to check our blood pressure or keep our weight in check, most people don’t think about their bone health until it is too late. Poor bone health can lead to osteoporosis, which causes them to lose strength and break more easily, sometimes from as little as a cough, a sneeze or even a hug. Some 3.5 million people in the UK are estimated to have the condition, with half of women and 20 per cent of men over 50 breaking a bone because of it. “Osteoporosis is one of the biggest threats to older people’s health and independence as our population ages,” says Craig Jones, chief executive of the Royal Osteoporosis Soci