Tips for Osteoporosis

The best way to prevent the thinning of bones is weight bearing exercises and a well-balanced diet.

Osteoporosis is a concern for a lot of people as they get older. The first thing you may notice is a loss of height. The best way to prevent the thinning of bones is weight bearing exercises and a well-balanced diet that’s rich in calcium and vitamin D, meaning good dairy products and green leafy vegetables.

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This video features Dr Nancy Snyderman.

Duration: 0:32. Last Updated On: Nov. 8, 2017, 6:14 p.m.

Reviewed by: Holly Atkinson, MD, Preeti Parikh, MD . Review date: June 30, 2014

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