The TV presenter, 64, suffers from osteopenia - a condition where you have lower bone density than the average for your age.
Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] Anthea Turner has opened up about her health battle with a bone condition and the 'everyday changes' she has made to her life in order to manage it.
Read More Anthea Turner, 63, and her sister Wendy, 57, reveal their mum's death led to their reconciliation 'After I was diagnosed I went to my GP and asked if anything could be done, and he said no, and just to keep my fingers crossed that it didn't get any worse. 'It is possible to obtain a DEXA test on the NHS, but only if you knock on doors and insist. Sadly, they are not routine and tend to be done after a fracture has already happened.'
Losing bone is a normal part of ageing, but some people lose bone much faster than normal. This can lead to osteoporosis and an increased risk of broken bones. 'Aside from the costs, fractures caused by weak bones cause disruption and emotional cost to people's lives, so it is imperative that we know our score and how to improve it.'
'An analogy which I keep in my head is: if you live to the national average age, the first 40 years are on the house, youth fixes most ills but the next 40, if you want to live an active unrestricted life, you need to put some effort in.'You don't need to find an expensive gym, something as simple as three sets of 10-star jumps is a good start and resistance exercises are largely about using your own body weight to do the job.
She has also made food swaps, for example switching out crisps for nuts, as well as starting to take supplements. Read More Anthea Turner, 63, vows to SAVE Blue Peter amid BBC's plans to ditch live broadcasts and switch hosts in huge shake-up She concluded: 'Know your T-score. Have a DEXA scan. You can get these on the NHS, so ask and book a follow up appointment for an interpretation.'
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