Everyone knows that bones are the foundation of our body, giving it shape, support and protection. But bone health tends to take a back seat — until one breaks. Poor bone health can lead to osteoporosis, a disease marked by weakened bones and an increased risk of fractures. “Part of the challenge with bone health and osteoporosis is that it’s a silent disease, and we don’t feel it as we age,” says David Freeze, an MU Health Care nurse practitioner specializing in orthopaedics. “By the time we catch it, it’s usually too late to do much about it.”