Prevention is possible
No matter the age: Regular exercise and exercise are the best and last resort for a long and healthy life. A daily exercise session reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
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This exercise program should also include balance exercises. Because if you have a good balance, you not only prevent falls in old age, but also prevent the risk of bone loss.
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In addition to exercising, eating a healthy diet is also a preventive measure against osteoporosis. A good side effect: if you eat a balanced diet, you also reduce your risk of developing other diseases later on.
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When it comes to nutrition, calcium-rich foods like kale should end up on your plate. Calcium deficiency in old age can lead to osteoporosis.
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Magnesium also plays an important role in preventing osteoporosis. For example, oatmeal contains a lot of magnesium compared to other foods and can be easily incorporated into the daily menu.
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Alcohol is a neurotoxin that increases the risk of osteoporosis. If you want to live a healthier life, you should avoid it.
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Smoking is bad for your health, and this is no longer a secret. If you want to protect yourself, you should not take the cigarette out of the package.
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Vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteoporosis. To prevent this, you should spend about 15 minutes outside without sunscreen each day. Not longer, because after the synthesis of vitamin D is completed and the risk of skin cancer increases sharply.
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Obesity is the cause of many diseases in old age, but being underweight is also a problem. With age, appetite wanes and people no longer consume enough nutrients to form healthy bones. Therefore, it is important to maintain a normal weight in the fight against osteoporosis.
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Complete medical examinations should be part of this from a certain age. This way you can quickly find out if you have osteoporosis and explain what to do.
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Patients with osteoporosis have porous and brittle bones. To prevent disease, it is worth paying attention to nutrition.
Osteoporosis can have various causes. Bone diseases are largely hereditary, but environmental influences can also promote bone loss. It also means that people can, to some extent, influence their likelihood of developing osteoporosis. A healthy lifestyle can reduce risks, for example.
In this case, a healthy lifestyle means that exercise, nutrition, and regular check-ups with a doctor should be part of daily life. Although osteoporosis can be treated with medication, the disease cannot be completely cured. Therefore, a preventive lifestyle is important.
This article only contains general information on the relevant health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It does not in any way replace a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, our editors are not permitted to answer individual questions about clinical images.
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