Healthy Habits to Prevent or Reduce Problems From Osteoporosis
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strengthen your bones. It is best if you start healthy habits
early in life, but it's never too late. Habits that build and
strengthen bones include: - Eating a nutritious diet that
includes adequate amounts of Reference calcium and vitamin D.
Both are needed for building healthy, strong bones. - Getting
regular exercise. Weight-bearing exercises—such as walking,
jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights—keep bones
healthy by working the muscles and bones against gravity. To
maintain healthy bones as an adult: - Don't drink too much.
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