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Bone health is crucial in both men and women to lead a good quality of life. Bone  health supports a healthy life with good mobility, reduced dependence on others for  everyday tasks, and improved overall well-being. Strong bones provide structural  support, protect vital organs, anchor muscles, and store essential minerals such as  calcium and phosphorus. Throughout life, bone tissue is continuously broken down  and rebuilt, a process known as bone remodeling. Bone formation/ building is  mediated by Osteoblasts, and bone resorption/ breaking down of old or damaged bones  is mediated by Osteoclasts. When the rate of bone breakdown increases more than the  rate of bone formation, it leads to weaker bones and an increased risk of fractures.  Bone health is an often-overlooked aspect of health, and maintaining bone health is  essential for everyone. Why is bone health especially important in Women? Improving bone health is essentially impo...

  PCOS is the abbreviation of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It is when the ovaries produce too much androgen, leading to a hormonal imbalance in women.  As a result, women with PCOS experience irregular menstrual cycles, missed periods, no ovulation, or unpredictable ovulation. The ovaries develop small fluid-filled sacs called cysts, which contain the undeveloped follicles. These follicles mature and release an egg - ovulation. Thus, there is no ovulation or unpredictable ovulation with PCOS. In addition to thi,s PCOS also causes acne, weight gain, increased facial and body hair, fatigue, hair fall, mood swings, pigmentation of skin, etc. Insulin resistance is also seen in PCOS, and it can increase the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. PCOS can happen in young girls as well, anytime after puberty. PCOS affects about 3.7%-22.5%, i.e, 1.3 crore to 7.9 crore women in India and 4%-20%, i.e., 8 crore to 40 crore women worldwide. These are huge numbers. Ther...