8 Easy Ways to Lower Your Osteoporosis Risk
Building Bone Health Is as Simple as Going Outside
Published December 14, 2011
No matter what your age, it’s never too early – or late – to build stronger bones. In fact, making smart choices now can lower your risk of osteoporosis. Lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and limiting coffee help; so does eating certain foods. Read on for 5 more expert tips. Plus, what’s your supplement IQ? Take our quiz to find out…
If you smoke, drink soda and skip workouts, you could be increasing your osteoporosis risk without even knowing it.
“Younger women should realize that lifestyle choices they’re making now could affect future bone health,” says Judi Chervenak, M.D., a gynecologist and reproductive endocrinologist in the department of obstetrics & gynecology and women’s health at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.
Fortunately, a few simple steps can ward off osteoporosis and fractures – and reverse bone erosion you may already have.
Here are 8 expert tips for building stronger bones:
1. Stop smoking.Smoking is at the top of every doctor’s “don’t” list because it causes lung cancer. It can also weaken bones.
If you smoke, drink soda and skip workouts, you could be increasing your osteoporosis risk without even knowing it.
“Younger women should realize that lifestyle choices they’re making now could affect future bone health,” says Judi Chervenak, M.D., a gynecologist and reproductive endocrinologist in the department of obstetrics & gynecology and women’s health at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.
Fortunately, a few simple steps can ward off osteoporosis and fractures – and reverse bone erosion you may already have.
Here are 8 expert tips for building stronger bones:
1. Stop smoking.Smoking is at the top of every doctor’s “don’t” list because it causes lung cancer. It can also weaken bones.
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