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Osteoporosis is a condition that deteriorates bone tissue and mass, making bones porous and more susceptible to fractures. How you live affects the chances of developing decreased skeletal density. Here are the most influential lifestyle elements and how to counteract them.

Habits That Increase the Risk of Developing Osteoporosis

1. Poor Diet

The foods you eat directly affect your health, including skeletal strength. Without adequate potassium, calcium, vitamin D, and phosphates, bones will lose mass because these vitamins are crucial to mineralization. A healthy diet also means stronger muscles, which can protect your bones from damage.

2. Lack of Exercise

Being inactive makes your bones weaker and more vulnerable to the disease. While any type of activity is better than being sedentary, high-impact exercises strengthen and build bone density. These activities include jumping jacks, running, hiking, and climbing obstacle courses.

3. Substance Use

osteoporosisDrugs, alcohol, and tobacco have lasting effects on all aspects of your health, and bones are no exception. Nicotine contributes to low mass, but quitting tobacco use can cause negative effects to repair themselves. High alcohol consumption also increases your risk for osteoporosis by impairing bone cell function, limiting growth and density, and negatively impacting your metabolism.

4. Medications

Certain medicines can also damage bones and increase your risk of developing bone diseases. Corticosteroids, anti-epilepsy medications, antacids containing aluminum, some blood thinners, and certain drugs for cancer and diabetes treatments are all correlated to bone disease. Over-the-counter supplements can also contribute to bone loss. Continue taking necessary medications as prescribed by your physician, but speak with the doctor about how these treatments affect skeletal health.

 

If you’re at risk for osteoporosis, OsteoStrong in O’Fallon, MO, can help protect and preserve your skeletal strength. One 10-minute weekly visit to this facility can improve your athletic performance, enhance bone density, and boost your balance. Their advanced Spectrum System uses scientifically backed osteogenic loading, and certified professionals oversee your customized sessions. Learn more online about how this can work as a preventative osteoporosis treatment and call (636) 238-8696 to schedule a session.

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