Osteooporosis is a disease that attacks your bones,some risk factors that increase your chances of osteoporosis include being a female, being over the age of 50, going through menopause, drinking, smoking, having a family history of oesteoporosis, etc. Roughly 54 million people in the United States currently suffer from osteoporosis. Having a balanced healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, dairy and fish help keep your bones strong which reduces your chance of osteoporosis. Studies found that osteoporosis and broken bones are not a normal part of aging.
Key Takeaways:
- Women over 65 and men over 70 should get screened for osteoporosis annually.
- A diet high in fruits, vegetables, fish, vitamin D and calcium can slow the pace of bone loss.
- Low impact exercises such as walking and elliptical trainers, as well as lifting light weights can help fight osteoporosis.
“Elevated blood pressure can lead to a stroke while elevated cholesterol levels may lead to a heart attack. Low bone density can lead to hip fractures which can also be deadly.”
Read more: http://www.newsmax.com/Health/Anti-Aging/osteoporosis-bone-thinning-prevent/2017/05/23/id/791844/