November is Osteoporosis Awareness Month

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become more porous and fragile, increasing the risk of breaking a bone. More common than heart attack and stroke combined, fractures from osteoporosis affect approximately one in three women and one in five men in their lifetime. Eating a healthy diet, regular exercise, and a healthy lifestyle can help prevent and manage the disease.

Bone Health Tips

• Get your daily requirement of calcium and vitamin D.
• Do regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises.
• Ask your doctor when you should have a bone density test.

It is essential to build strong bones for life. By taking the right steps in osteoporosis prevention and management, we can lead an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

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