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5 Steps To Bone Health And Prevention
1 – EAT RIGHT: Get your daily recommended amounts
of Calcium and Vitamin D.
2 – EXERCISE: Engage in regular weight-bearing and
muscle strengthening exercise.
3 – MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: Avoid smoking
and excessive alcohol consumption.
4 – TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE
PROVIDER: Talk to your health-
care provider about bone
health.
5 – GET TESTED: Have a bone
density test and take medication
when appropriate.

Bone Is Living Tissue That Responds
To Exercise By Becoming Stronger
You know that your muscles get bigger and stronger when
you use them. Bones are similar; they get stronger and denser
when you make them work. And “work” for bones means
handling impact, the weight of your body, or more resistance.
Currently, we know the most about two types of exercises
that are important for building and maintaining bone
density. These are:
• Weight-bearing, Impact Exercises are exercises that
include activities that make you move against gravity
while staying upright.