Health Tip: Build Strong Bones
(HealthDay News) -- Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak, brittle and may break easily.
The National Women's Health Information Center offers these suggestions to help prevent osteoporosis:
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Get plenty of calcium by eating or drinking dairy products, or by taking calcium supplements.
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Get enough vitamin D, through exposure to sunlight (use sunscreen), supplements or milk products.
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Eat a diet rich in vitamins and protein.
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Get enough weight-bearing exercise (where your body works against gravity). Examples include lifting weights or climbing stairs.
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Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol use.
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Take medication to specifically treat or help prevent bone loss.
Date Last Reviewed:
4/29/2009
Date Last Modified:
4/29/2009