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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

Nine simple tips to help you protect your bones this winter

As the days grow colder, shorter, and altogether more miserable, it can be tempting to just stay indoors and curl up on the sofa, rather than to go out and exercise.

But this reduced physical activity can take a toll on our bone health, especially given the limited exposure to sunlight we get in winter and the higher risk of slips and falls on icy surfaces.

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