My Personal Journey Into Osteoporosis Care and Raising Awareness in Underserved Communities

My Personal Journey Into Osteoporosis Care and Raising Awareness in Underserved Communities

My name is Dr. Tasneem Hassan, and I work as a general practitioner in Nairobi, Kenya. After earning my degree in 2019, I began working at a public hospital in Nairobi. Later, I worked at a diagnostic imaging center that offered DXA scans. After observing numerous people with low bone mass and learning more about my family's history, I became interested in osteoporosis.

Snooze to Strengthen: How Sleep Boosts Bone Health

Snooze to Strengthen: How Sleep Boosts Bone Health

You’ve probably heard someone say that children seem to grow taller overnight, and evidence compiled from extensive research suggests that this is likely to be true. Many people have a busy schedule that doesn’t allow them to have a good night’s sleep. However, you should remember that sleeping well is great for your mental and physical health. Here’s how sleep affects your bone health.