Thorunn BaconFeb 19, 20214 minThe Calcium conundrumFor years Calcium has been promoted as the big preventer of developing Osteoporosis. Dairy companies spend millions on campaigns to tell...
Thorunn BaconMar 18, 20192 minGlimmer of hope for women's health. I'm heartened to find that Prof Lesley Regan, the president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, is co-chairing a...
Thorunn BaconMar 15, 20181 minStrength training keeps us youngTake a look at this very inspiring article published in the Guardian newspaper recently. Any woman can be strong. I don’t just mean...
Thorunn BaconMar 15, 20182 minStress can affect bone health It might seem surprising to find that there is increasing evidence that stress can have negative effect on bone health. Stress and how it...
Thorunn BaconMar 15, 20182 minBone foods: There are certain foods and nutrients that support bone health, and the fabulous side effect of increasing these foods in your diet is...
Thorunn BaconFeb 12, 20181 minCan bone health be glamorous?At first glance bone health and bone density doesn't seem a very glamorous subject. It brings to mind sense of fragility and ageing...
Thorunn BaconJan 7, 20181 minWalking for strong bones Walking is a weight-bearing exercise and therefor good for bone building, but it mustn't be your only form of exercises as it does little...
Thorunn BaconJan 6, 20181 minStrength training for womenWomen are often unduly scared of weight or resistance training as they think they will become 'too muscular' or 'when I stop it will all...
Thorunn BaconJan 6, 20181 minBrittle bones start earlier than you think...The ageing process is cruel to women. After a lifetime of periods, childbirths, breastfeeding, the menopause and the discomforts and...
Thorunn BaconJan 6, 20182 minLooking good on the outside AND the inside.We spend huge amount of time, effort and money on looking good; we love trying out anti-ageing treatments, we scour the internet for the...