Bone Health Experts Advise Diet and Exercise to Prevent Osteoporosis in Adults Over 50
Medical experts highlight the critical importance of proactive measures to prevent osteoporosis, a silent condition characterized by reduced bone density and increased fracture risk. Dr. Rozalina McCoy and Dr. Yesika Garcia explain that the disease often presents no symptoms until a fracture occurs, with risk escalating significantly for women over 50 due to post-menopausal estrogen drops and men over 70. Diagnosis typically involves DEXA scans to assess bone quality and density. To mitigate these risks, Dr. Deborah E. Sellmeyer emphasizes a dual approach of nutrition and physical activity. Recommended exercises include thirty minutes of daily impact activities like brisk walking, resistance training twice weekly, and balance exercises such as yoga or tai chi to prevent falls. Additionally, experts advise modifying home environments to reduce trip hazards. While the article hints at specific dietary additions, it underscores that maintaining bone health requires consistent lifestyle adjustments, including avoiding harmful habits like excessive soda consumption, to ensure long-term skeletal strength and minimize the likelihood of severe breaks in older age.
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Bone Health Experts Advise Diet and Exercise to Prevent Osteoporosis in Adults Over 50
Medical experts highlight the critical importance of proactive measures to prevent osteoporosis, a silent condition characterized by reduced bone density and increased fracture risk. Dr. Rozalina McCoy and Dr. Yesika Garcia explain that the disease often presents no symptoms until a fracture occurs, with risk escalating significantly for women over 50 due to post-menopausal estrogen drops and men over 70. Diagnosis typically involves DEXA scans to assess bone quality and density. To mitigate these risks, Dr. Deborah E. Sellmeyer emphasizes a dual approach of nutrition and physical activity. Recommended exercises include thirty minutes of daily impact activities like brisk walking, resistance training twice weekly, and balance exercises such as yoga or tai chi to prevent falls. Additionally, experts advise modifying home environments to reduce trip hazards. While the article hints at specific dietary additions, it underscores that maintaining bone health requires consistent lifestyle adjustments, including avoiding harmful habits like excessive soda consumption, to ensure long-term skeletal strength and minimize the likelihood of severe breaks in older age.
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