Thursday, October 13, 2011

How Diet and Lifestyle Impact the Health of Your Bones

Millions of Americans are worried that they might be at risk for developing  osteoporosis especially older men and menopausal women. Some of them might end up going through needless procedures to detect osteoporosis while others could go as far as taking bone-strengthening medications unnecessarily. However, we need to remember that preventing osteoporosis greatly entails proper diet and healthy lifestyle.

The way you live your life which mirrors your attitude and values has a direct link to your health in general. For example, too much alcohol consumption can aggravate your risk of osteoporosis. So if you enjoy drinking too much, you might need ask your physician to assess the health status of your bones.

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