Why do our bones break?

Bones usually have no problem supporting your body as you go about your daily activities, including exercise and play. They are strong and flexible enough to absorb the light impact your body experiences during these activities. Once in a while, a bone is put under more stress than it can handle. When that happens, it breaks. read more

To help your bone heal well: eat a healthy diet that includes plenty of calcium and vitamin D; take care of the cast or splint; rest and/or do any exercises that your doctor recommended; With the right treatment, a broken bone usually heals well. read more

Collagen in our bones is what gives them flexibility when we're young by connecting bone cells. Collagen makes up 80% of our connective tissue. After the age of 30, we start losing about 15% of our collagen a year, more than we can replace. This makes bones more brittle and also causes wrinkles, since collagen is a major component of the skin. read more