Osteoporosis is a “silent disease” in which bones become brittle and weak over time, increasing risk of fracture from a fall.  While this disease may elicit a picture of a hunched elderly woman, the actual weakening of the bones began decades earlier, likely when she was unaware.  According to National Institute of Health, bone mass peaks between ages 20-30, making it crucial for individuals to actively work to maintain bone density throughout the lifespan.