* The secret is that the bones may not be able to produce new cells as quickly as the old tissue is lost, and their density gradually decreases after the end of youth, and this is why some people develop osteoporosis at a certain age, and it is one of the most common bone problems, which becomes bone  Because of it is weak, and easy to break simply by falling, exposure to a minor accident, or physical exertion,

 * Causes and risk factors Just as osteoporosis is related to the process of tissue formation, it is also associated with a lack of certain hormones in the body, such as: the estrogen hormone in women and the androgen hormone in men, but there are also factors that may increase the possibility of infection, including:

 1- Family history: If one of your parents or siblings has osteoporosis, your risk of developing osteoporosis increases with age.

 2- Gender: Women are more likely than men to develop osteoporosis, especially after menopause and menopause.  Body structure: The leaner the body or the less mass it has, the more vulnerable it is to injury.

 3- Glandular problems: Osteoporosis is associated with hyperthyroidism and adrenal glands, and it can also occur when taking too much thyroid hormone medication  To treat hypothyroidism.

 4- Lifestyle: If you suffer from malnutrition, lack of calcium, problems with appetite, or if you are a smoker, all of this can increase your risk of osteoporosis, along with a lack of activity and movement.

 * Not everyone develops osteoporosis.  The more a person is concerned with his health and nutrition from an early age, the more strong and flexible his bones are, and the following are the most important steps that can be taken to avoid osteoporosis:

 1- Maintaining fitness: the bones become stronger with exercise, and maintain various physical activities, and the best exercises that can be practiced to maintain bone fitness and strength are: walking, running, tennis, squatting, yoga, and water exercises.

 2- Get calcium and vitamin D: The body needs calcium.  To build bones, it needs vitamin D;  To improve calcium absorption, it is therefore recommended to eat a healthy diet that includes foods rich in vitamin D, such as egg yolks, beef liver, fatty fish, and foods rich in calcium, such as green vegetables, and low-fat dairy products.

 3- Avoid harmful habits and foods, such as: smoking, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and foods that contain a lot of salt and sugar, with the need to reduce the amount of caffeine.