At the core of any healthy lifestyle is nutritious eating, regular physical activity and preventive health care – three essential components to staying strong and healthy as you age. Implement these into your daily routine for maximum benefits!
Healthy Aging: Building Bone Strength
Bones are dynamic structures that break down and rebuild over time. By late adulthood, bone density reaches peak mineral content; after this point however, bone mass declines faster than it builds back up; women may even lose 20% in 5 to 7 years following menopause alone! Low bone density or osteopenia is a prevalent condition which increases your risk of fractures.
Gaining enough calcium and exercise are vital in order to promote bone health. A diet rich in vegetables and fruit, lean proteins, nuts and seeds, whole grains and dairy products should provide most of what your bones require; however it’s especially essential that you receive sufficient amounts of calcium and Vitamin D – at least 1,000 mg a day should do just fine! If necessary consider supplementation if necessary.
Stay away from sugary drinks and too much salt; both can contribute to bone loss. Also avoid smoking or excessive alcohol use and be wary of anti-ageing therapies — restrictive diets or supplements which claim to stop or reverse aging — which often don’t work as promised.