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- Experts Discuss Bone Health: Preventing Bone Loss Through Calcium, Exercise, and Healthy Habits in Recent Osteoporosis Webinar
- Understanding Osteoporosis:
- Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and fragile. It leads to bones becoming thinner and less dense than they should be, making them more susceptible to fractures.
- Individuals with osteoporosis are at a much higher risk of breaking bones, but the condition often goes unnoticed until a fracture occurs.
- Osteoporosis can affect any bone, but common sites for fractures include the:
- Hips (hip fractures)
- Wrists
- Spine (vertebral fractures)
- What Leads to Osteoporosis?
- Bones are constantly being broken down and rebuilt. Osteoporosis develops when the body loses bone faster than it can replace it. This imbalance causes bones to become weak over time.
- Symptoms of Osteoporosis:
- Unlike many conditions, osteoporosis doesn’t show clear symptoms in its early stages, which is why it’s often referred to as a “silent disease.” The most obvious indicator is a bone fracture, often after a seemingly minor fall or accident.
- Once osteoporosis has weakened the bones, additional symptoms may appear, including:
- Back pain, often from a fractured or collapsed vertebra
- Decreased height as bones shrink over time
- A hunched posture
- Unexpected bone fractures that occur with little or no impact
- Treatment and Prevention:
- Treating osteoporosis typically includes lifestyle changes, such as:
- Improving diet and exercise habits
- Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements
- Using medications that help to strengthen bones
- These strategies can help manage and prevent the progression of osteoporosis, ultimately improving bone health and reducing the risk of fractures.
- Treating osteoporosis typically includes lifestyle changes, such as:
- Lok Sabha Speaker to Launch 'Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0' at Samvidhan Sadan's Central Hall
- About Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0:
- The Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 event is being organized by the National Commission for Women (NCW), in collaboration with the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. This initiative marks the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, a revered tribal leader and freedom fighter.
- The event will bring together 502 elected women representatives from Scheduled Tribes across 22 states and Union Territories of India.
- The primary aim of the programme is to empower these women from Panchayati Raj institutions by improving their knowledge of constitutional frameworks, parliamentary processes, and governance.
- In addition, the programme seeks to acknowledge the significant contributions made by these women leaders in fields such as education and rural development.
- The event will feature a range of activities, including workshops and sessions, along with a guided tour of iconic landmarks such as the new Parliament House, Samvidhan Sadan, Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, and Rashtrapati Bhawan.
- A highlight of the event will be the Lok Sabha Speaker leading the delegates in reading the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
- This event follows the success of Panchayat Se Parliament 2024, which involved 500 women sarpanch from across the country.
- Amid Growing Tensions in India-Bangladesh Relations, Dhaka Considers Acquisition of Abdali Short Range Ballistic Missiles from Pakistan
- About the Abdali Missile:
- The Abdali (Hatf 2) is a short-range, road-mobile, solid-propellant ballistic missile developed by Pakistan’s Space Research Commission (SUPARCO). It is designed for rapid deployment in battlefield scenarios, offering quick reaction capabilities.
- Key Features:
- Dimensions and Weight: The missile is 6.5 meters long, 0.56 meters in diameter, and weighs 1,750 kg at launch.
- Range: It has a range of 180-200 km, capable of carrying a warhead weighing between 250-450 kg.
- Payload: The warhead is likely to contain high-explosive or submunition payloads.
- Guidance and Accuracy: Equipped with an inertial guidance system, the Abdali missile has a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of 150 meters.
- Engine: It uses a single-stage solid-propellant engine.
- Mobility: The missile is launched from a road-mobile Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL) vehicle.
- While the Abdali missile’s relatively small warhead limits its destructive potential, its accuracy makes it effective in targeting military installations, airfields, and critical infrastructure like power plants and industrial facilities.