Osteoporosis
You’ve heard of osteoporosis, a Greek word which means porous bones–a potentially dangerous health condition that decreases bone strength and increases risk of fracture. This “silent disease” is symptomless, weakening your bones without you knowing until a fracture occurs.
And sometimes, even a fracture can happen without you being aware of it––only a third of vertebral fractures are actually clinically diagnosed, which is why getting tested for this disease is so crucial, especially if you are a woman. The chances of developing osteoporosis increase when a woman reaches menopause.
“When we get older we don’t bounce anymore, we break,” Dr. Joseph Feuerstein, Director of Integrative Medicine at Stamford Hospital, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University, tells The Remedy. Prevention packs a powerful punch. Start early to best keep bone loss at bay.
Recommendation: The best way to impact your bone health is by getting enough vitamin D, and calcium, says Harvard Medical School. Another smart move? Get moving. Weight-bearing exercises like walking, jogging, or jumping rope are also bone strengthening!
