OSTEOPOROSIS on the RISE for not only women but for men also...

Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease where bones become weak, fragile, brittle and more likely to fracture or break. Most often the bones lose their density which is measured by the amount of minerals and calcium in the bones. The right daily food plan including plenty of calcium and vitamin D enriched foods along with both weight-bearing and strengthening exercises can help prevent bone loss and strengthen bones already weakened.

To help decrease your risk of osteoporosis, exchange your sedentary lifestyle for an active one with a variety of weight-bearing exercise such as brisk walking, hiking, dancing and weight-lifting which is particularly advantageous for creating healthy bones. (I will explain how to go about learning proper weight-lifting form and technique in my next blog!)

Limit or eliminate alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption interferes with the body's ability to absorb calcium required for healthy bone mass.

Do not smoke! Researchers know that tobacco contributes to weak bones in addition to all the other serious health issues plaguing smokers.