Of all the gifts a woman can pass on to her daughters, the gift of knowledge about bone health is one of the most important. About 85-90 percent of adult bone mass is acquired by age 18 in girls and by age 20 in boys. Osteoporosis does affect men as well, but about 80 percent of those affected are women. The following steps can help prevent
osteoporosis: get the daily recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D; engage in regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercise; avoid smoking and excessive alcohol; and talk to your health care provider about bone health.
Source: National Osteoporosis Foundation
osteoporosis: get the daily recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D; engage in regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercise; avoid smoking and excessive alcohol; and talk to your health care provider about bone health.
Source: National Osteoporosis Foundation
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