A little bump, a sneeze, or a sudden movement could break a bone- if you have osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that makes bones weak, so they become fragile and more prone to breakage. This fragility can cause a lot of pain, leading to disability and even loss of life
Globally, osteoporosis affects one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 (worldosteoporosisday.org)
There are some unchangeable factors that put one at risk of developing osteoporosis, like family history, menopause, and diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. However, looking after your health can lessen and even prevent fragility fractures
What can I do to maintain a healthy skeleton?
•Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight
•Eat a balanced diet
•Make sure you’re aware of the risk factors that you can't change, so that you regularly check on your bone health
•Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight
•Eat a balanced diet
•Make sure you’re aware of the risk factors that you can't change, so that you regularly check on your bone health
Calcium and Vitamin D are the most important nutrients for bones
Among other functions, calcium builds and maintains strong bones and teeth. This mineral, however, isn’t made in the body- we have to get it from the food we eat; and to actually absorb calcium, our bodies need Vitamin D
We can get most of our Vitamin D intake from the sun! 20-30 minutes, 2-3 times a week, otherwise foods like mushrooms, eggs, fatty fish, and seafood contain Vitamin D. Calcium can be found in dairy products, leafy greens, almonds, beans, and lentils
For most people, a balanced diet provides one with adequate nutrients, so eat well and be well!
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