Children usually learn a song to teach them all about the bones in the body because of the important function they play. Bones are living tissue that constantly changes and remodels. They protect our vital organs, and give a support structure to our whole bodies. But, what happens when this process of changing and remodelling does not occur at a balanced rate? Women often suffer from bone mineral loss or osteoporosis as they get older, and in some cases, lack of knowledge may have been a causal factor.
Dr Raeesa Moolla, general practitioner at SuedeWellness Life Resilience Institute, says bone structure changes with age, and that the marrow produces blood cells and stores minerals, especially calcium. “At birth we
