Prevention
While some risk factors for osteoporosis cannot be changed, many can. The right nutrition, regular exercise, and healthy lifestyle choices can make a real difference to your bone density and fracture risk — at any age.
Nutrition
Which foods are richest in nutrients that support bone health and how much you need at each life stage.
Read moreCalcium and Vitamin D
Why calcium and Vitamin D are essential for bone health, and why Ireland's northern latitude makes supplementation especially important.
Read moreExercise & Physical Activity
Weight-bearing and resistance exercise to strengthen bones and reduce fall risk.
Read moreLifestyle Factors
How smoking, alcohol, body weight, and certain medications affect your bones.
Read moreBone Health at Every Age
What you should be doing for your bones at each stage of life — from childhood to older age.
Read moreLast reviewed: February 2026 — FragilityFracture.ie Editorial Team