Welcome to this fortnight's edition of Heath eNews!

In Australia, about half of women and a third of men over the age of 60 will experience a fracture as a result of osteoporosis. Research shows that the risk of fracture can be halved through a combination of exercise, a healthy diet and medication when required. I urge you to read the article Athletes reveal the secret of strong bones to find out more.

Also in this issue:
Our Top 8 medical articles from the last fortnight
Video: Milk and bone density
Animation: Osteoporosis
Healthy eating quiz

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Yours in good health,

Dr Joe Kosterich
MBBS