Today’s second tip for women’s health has to do with calcium, bone health and osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens bones to the point where they break easily. Hip, spine (backbone) and wrist bones are often involved. It is called a “silent disease” because bone loss happens without much notice. Having a bone break easily or getting a little shorter is often the first sign of this disease. While osteoporosis can strike at any age, over half of all women over age 65 have it.*

This video, created by Vie Fitness introduces the basics to osteoporosis prevention:

So to recap the ways in which you ladies can prevent osteoporosis:

1. Exercise! (mainly weight bearing activities like walking, low impact aerobics and dancing)
2. Increased calcium and Vitamin D consumption
3. Cut out excessive drinking and smoking
4. Regular checkups with your doctor

*Information from the National Women’s Health Information Center