Note to self: drink more milk than coffee, especially at this stage in life when good ol’ me is at risk for osteoporosis.

Here’s the official literature: “Osteoporosis occurs when the bone mass decreases quickly more than the body can replace it, leading to a net loss of bone strength. As a result, bones become brittle that even a slight bump can lead to painful fractures. It affects all bones in the body but fractures occur mostly in the spine, hips, and wrist. The alarming part is that, according to statistics, 20% of those who suffer hip fracture die within six months after the fracture. What is so critical about osteoporosis is that it manifests no signs or symptoms until a fracture occurs. Dubbed as the silent disease, osteoporosis almost always leads to irreparable damage or even fatality if not addressed early on.”

I just hope it’s not too late (to combat the dreaded O!)

In the Philippines, World Osteoporosis Day was commemorated recently under the auspices of leading adult milk brand Anlene. Close to 4,000 Filipino women from all over the country joined hands to raise awareness on the fatal silent disease.Simultaneous events under the umbrella theme “Kumilos ka, Sis” were held in Quezon City, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Baguio and Bacolod to highlight the cause of osteoporosis and how it greatly affects one’s quality of life.

Anlene conducted a Nationwide Bone Health Check Caravan to scan about 4,000 Filipinos to educate people about bone health and assess if they’re at risk of osteoporosis.

Photo below shows the scene outside Baguio Cathedral in Baguio City -

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