5 ways to prevent osteoporosis

(CalciK2) -When aging population, experts predict that the number of women suffer from osteoporosis will increase dramatically.

"Osteoporosis is a serious threat to women's health. Around the world every 3 women over age 50 have a fracture due to osteoporosis, "John Kanis, Director of the International Osteoporosis Society said. "However, many women are not aware of the risk of osteoporosis after menopause her to implement preventive measures."

According to this report, once to menopause, the risk of osteoporosis for women will increase as bone loss occurs faster and weakened bones. Greater than 45 years old women spend more time in hospital because of osteoporosis than any other chronic disease, including heart disease, diabetes and breast cancer.

Osteoporotic fractures often lead to catch the ball, which reduces the quality of life and premature death.

Osteoporosis Association pointed out 5 methods women can do to maintain the health of the body, preventing bone loss and osteoporosis:

- Do exercise. Women should take 30-40 minutes for physical activity, 3-4 times / week. This activity should include a combination of physical training to improve resistance and weight-bearing exercises the body.

- Having a healthy diet for bones. Women should eat foods rich in calcium and protein, along with plenty of vegetables and fruit. The fully absorb vitamin D from the sun or functional foods are also important.

- Giving up bad habits. To protect bone health, stop smoking. Drinking too much alcohol can also negatively affect bone health. Too skinny is not good. Underweight women are at risk for osteoporosis than those with normal weight.

- Be aware of your risk factors. You should learn about osteoporosis to see if their risk of osteoporosis as high as anywhere. The risk factors for osteoporosis include common menopause before 45 years of age, glucocorticoid use, rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory disease thalassemia as caliac or Crohn's absorption. Women who suffered broken bones in the past or has a family history of osteoporosis are at risk for osteoporosis.

- Check the health of your bones. Once he reached menopause, you should see a doctor to check for bone health and fracture risk. Women are diagnosed with bone loss should adhere to the treatment regime by a doctor.

Chi Trung

(According to Health)

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