Don't Miss
- Education Level Now Prime Driver of COVID Vaccine Hesitancy: Poll
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds May Help Fight Severe COVID-19
- AHA News: From Mild COVID-19 to Heart Failure in 4 Weeks – at Age 20
- In Israel, Widespread Vaccination Slashes Severe COVID Cases in Older Patients
- Mental Health ‘Epidemic’ Threatens Communities of Color Amid COVID-19
- Expert Panel Set to Consider Approval of J&J COVID Vaccine
- Health Highlights: Feb. 26, 2021
- Pandemic Is Hitting Hospitals Hard, Including Their Bottom Line
- Common Antidepressants Won’t Raise Risk for Bleeding Strokes: Study
- Hair Salon Talk Can Spread COVID, But Face Shields Cut the Danger
Health Tip: Preventing Osteoporosis
By HealthCast on July 13, 2010
Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become thin, frail and brittle, and may break easily. Women and older people are more prone to developing osteoporosis, although it can affect people of any age or gender.
The U.S. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases suggests these preventive measures for osteoporosis:
- Eating a healthy, balanced diet that’s rich in vitamin D and calcium.
- Getting frequent exercise that’s designed to help strengthen bones. Your doctor can recommend specific exercises.
- Taking medications designed to prevent bone loss or increase bone mass.
- Taking steps to prevent falls, which increase your chances of breaking a bone, such as the hip, wrist or spine.
Such steps include removing clutter inside the home, wearing low-heeled shoes, securing rugs to the floor, and installing grab bars in the bathroom.
Source: HealthDay
