Tips for Enhancing Bone Health

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Why is bone health important?

Bone health is an important part of general health. Bones are flexible yet strong for movement and protect vital organs. When the structure of bone is compromised and becomes weaker and less dense the bone has an increased risk of breaking. This is osteoporosis.

What are healthy bones?

Healthy bones are bones that are dense and strong. Your bones are a living part of your body and despite their strength, they are flexible. They can heal themselves when broken, and are constantly being renewed by your body. Your bones grow throughout childhood and adolescence, and bone renewal (known as ‘remodeling’) occurs throughout life.

Why is bone health important in adolescence?

Bones play many roles in the body — providing structure, protecting organs, anchoring muscles and storing calcium. While it's important to build strong and healthy bones during childhood and adolescence, you can take steps during adulthood to protect bone health, too. Why is bone health important?

Which bones are affected by poor bone health?

Any bone can be affected by poor bone health. The most serious type of fractures are in the hip and spine. Common fracture sites include the wrist, hip, spine, upper arm, forearm and ribs. Anyone who experiences a broken bone from a minor bump or fall, and is 50 years or over, should also be investigated for osteoporosis.

What Is Bone Health

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