It's a really weird word, but 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men over the age of 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture. So, yeah, it's kind of a big deal.
If you have osteoporosis, you might never be able to walk again, need permanent care, have severe pain, and might die from it.
Risk factors of osteoporosis include...
- advanced age
- female-bodied
- thin/small frame
- a family history of osteoporosis
- poor diet
- inactivity
- frequent falling
- some medications
- smoking
- alcohol
- soda
So, what can you do to fight it? Here are some tips:
- Get your daily intake of vitamin D and calcium! Here are some delicious foods with just that:
"But, I don't like milk! I'm vegetarian/vegan... do I just have to suffer?" Of course not, silly! Here are some foods that will fit your lifestyle perfectly (from JoyousHealth.com):
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