DISCLAIMER: This post was developed in sponsored partnership with the California Dried Plum Board; however, as always, all opinions are genuine.

New Year new us, right? Heading into the new year is always a good time to reflect on our health, and what we can do to improve our overall health.

Bone diseases such as osteoporosis may not get as much attention as heart disease, cancer, and other major diseases, but they are common, and in all seriousness, they take a large toll on the population’s overall health status and quality of life. Many individuals who suffer fractures as a result of osteoporosis suffer significant pain, height loss, and may lose the ability to dress themselves, stand up, and walk. Those with osteoporosis are also at risk of complications such as pressure sores, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections.

Roughly 10 million individuals over age 50 in the United States have osteoporosis of the hip[1]. An additional 33.6 million individuals over age 50 have low bone mass or...