What Do You Know About Bone Health?
What do you know about Bone Health?!
Do you think it’s something that only older people need to worry about?
In fact, strong, healthy bones are a key
part of a LIFETIME OF WELLNESS, and
the choices you make early in life will affect your bones as you age!
Your bones are living tissue that need to be maintained just like your other organs and tissues. Not only do your bones support your body, but they also store important minerals like calcium and play a role in hormone production.
Your body constantly breaks down old bone and creates new bone; if you don’t create as much new bone as your body breaks down, bone loss occurs.
To begin with, you might not be born with strong bones. Genetics is responsible for about 62% of your bone density and quality.
During your teen years, proper nutrition — including foods rich in calcium and vitamin D — and weight-bearing exercise help you build 90% of your bone mass by age 25.
By the time you turn 30, you will have built all the bone you will ever
have.
With every blog post, we like to equip you with a POWERFUL free resource that goes with the episode, providing you with additional education and empowering you to take action on what you’ve just learned.
Since in this episode we're talking about a little known bone fact, we want to give you additional information on the 6 Surprising Misconceptions About Bone Health (and why it matters).
After going through
these Misconceptions, you’ll be empowered to make informed decisions about your
lifestyle to live the life you deserve & love!
Bone Health: Risk Factors
Not enough people pay attention to their bone health until they have problems.
More than 10 million people in the U.S. have osteoporosis, which is caused by bone loss.
The condition has no symptoms until a fracture occurs, most often in the hips, wrist, or spine. These fractures cause pain, keep you from being active, and lead to further health problems.
Some medications, although necessary, can increase bone loss. Thyroid disease and too much thyroid medication can increase risk of breaking a bone.
Corticosteroids — prescribed to fight inflammatory conditions such as lupus, bowel disease, asthma, and arthritis – can also cause fractures and osteoporosis.
Some common cancer treatments also can weaken your bones.
Bone Health: What Can You Do?
How can you delay bone loss?
Stay active with weight-bearing exercise that is right for your age and ability. Weight-bearing exercises against gravity such as brisk walking, jogging, lifting weights, jumping, and osteogenic loading are the most effective at stimulating bone growth.
Eat well, including foods rich in certain vitamins and minerals such as calcium & vitamin D and foods rich in protein. Don’t smoke. Drink alcohol only in moderation.
Ask your doctor how the medications you take and health conditions you have might affect your bone health. Your doctor might also prescribe calcium and vitamin D supplements.
How You Can Be Sure
Understanding your risk of breaking a bone can help you with next steps.
Try the ABH Fracture Risk Calculator to learn more. You can also tell whether you’re at risk of osteoporosis by getting a bone density test.
If you do have osteoporosis, you should take steps to reduce your risk of falling.
Exercises to strengthen your bones, improve your posture & balance, and increase your flexibility are particularly effective at decreasing your fall risk.
If you are interested in learning more about our approach to fracture prevention here at OsteoStrong, check out the Resources Section below! 
Above all, remember that you have the power to protect your bones and your health!
In Closing...
Hopefully, this training on bone health was valuable and you learned something new!
Always remember how important it is to make bone health a priority at every age to prevent conditions such as osteoporosis and physical challenges related to aging.
On that note, don't forget to grab the 6 Surprising Misconceptions of Bone Health (and Why It Matters).
After going through these Misconceptions, you'll be empowered to make informed decisions about your lifestyle to live the life you deserve & love!
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