Ursula Andress: Bond to Osteoporosis

From being the ultimate Bond poster girl to speaking up about osteoporosis, actress Ursula Andress has come a long way.

Ursula Andress

Ms Andress, born in Swizterland in 1936, was one of the major sexy women and actresses of her time. If you look at her now, you’d hardly believe she’s in her 70s. But, despite taking good care of her body and her physical beauty, time has ravaged her bones, resulting in osteoporosis.

As a result of her diagnosis with osteoporosis, Ms Andress agreed to become a spokesperson for the disease, teaching women about the importance of osteoporosis prevention and treatment.

To do this, she became involved in the “Timeless Women Campaign ,” an undertaking of the International Osteoporosis Foundation .

According to the website, Ms Andress says,

“Women need to speak up about their bone health and talk to their doctor about the best treatment for them. They need to find a therapy that will not only help to protect them against osteoporosis year after year, but will also suit their varied and active lives. My advice to women with this disease is to be happy, be aware and take care!”

Sally Field

Ms Andress isn’t the only celebrity to speak out about the need for osteoporosis prevention and management. Sally Field , who is 10 years younger than Ms Andress, was diagnosed with the disease in 2005, just before her 60th birthday. In Ms Field’s case, she was at high risk of developing osteoporosis because of her body. She’s tiny, thin, and small boned. Women with this build are at a higher risk.

Ms Field is also trying to raise awareness of the disease and has done many interviews about her life and her diagnosis.

If you’re a woman nearing 60, do you know if you are at risk? If not, do you have any plans? Will you speak to your doctor?

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