Healthy living

There are things that you can do to help manage your osteoporosis. Following the tips provided on this website may help you gain a greater sense of control over your condition.

Medication as part of healthy bone choices

Taking a medication is one method of treating osteoporosis and protecting your bones against fractures. However, there are other things you can do yourself that will greatly help.

Eat right – your bones will thank you

As the saying goes “you are what you eat.” Vitamin D and calcium are very important and help promote healthy bones. Eating foods that are rich in these nutrients can be very helpful in maintaining and/or improving your bone health. Click here to learn about calcium and vitamin D.

Exercise your bones

Exercise is important and can help build strong bones and maintain bone density. Exercise is beneficial to your bones at any point in life. An exercise program for someone with osteoporosis will ideally combine weight-bearing exercises and strength training exercise. Click here to learn more about these exercises and for examples on how you can do them safely in your home.


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