Mile a Day in May!

Join us at OsteoStrong Limerick Central this month in raising awareness about bone health and osteoporosis during Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month in May! Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month is a time to take steps toward stronger bones, healthier communities, and increased understanding of a disease that often goes unnoticed until someone breaks a bone. Osteoporosis and low bone mass affect an estimated 54 million Americans and leads to more than two million broken bones every year.

This May, we are joining the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation in their Walk a Mile in May challenge! We will take steps —literally— to raise awareness about osteoporosis, support those who have been affected, and promote better bone health for all!

Walking is one of the best low-impact weight-bearing exercises to help maintain bone density, improve balance, and support overall physical and mental health, which is especially important as we age. Research also shows that 1 in 2 women and up to 1 in 4 men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. But walking just a little each day can help lower the risk.

Through the #WalkAMileADayInMay and #TakingStepsTogether initiative, we invite you to walk, stairstep, run, or hike your way through the month to help spread the word and build a stronger community. Whether you're walking in honor of a loved one, for your own health, or simply to be part of something meaningful, your steps matter!