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As you get older, it is natural to weaken. However, this weakness should not leave you confined to the house. It is essential to be attentive to the changes in your body. Eating well and exercising regularly helps keep you in good shape. Seeing your family with your doctor periodically is also essential in helping you diagnose aging-related illnesses early on. Osteoporosis can affect anyone, but it is more common in older people because the disease affects the bones and with age the bones weaken making you more vulnerable to the disease.

Irrespective of whether you are at risk of osteoporosis or not, maintaining good bone health is good as you age.

All it takes are some healthy lifestyle choices:

  • Quit Smoking & Limit Alcohol Consumption
  • Eat food rich in Calcium and Vitamin D.
  • A 30-minute brisk walk on a daily basis helps strengthen bones.
  • Step out in the sunlight because it helps the body process Vitamin D which helps the body absorb calcium better.

If you are over 50 or have reached menopause, get your vitamin D and calcium levels checked and take supplements if required.

Osteoporosis can creep up on you silently, with no symptoms at all. It is best to get screened for the condition when you hit 50. Stay ahead of the disease by making healthy choices and discussing with your healthcare provider about medical tests to help diagnose the disease earlier on. It's vital to speak along with your care supplier concerning the risks and edges of any medicines you are taking and about however they'll have an effect on your bones, however don't stop any treatment or change the dose of your medicines unless your healthcare provider says it's safe to try and do so.

Dr.Kamakshi Memorial Hospitals is renowned for its extremely high standards in all aspects of healthcare. You can be assured that you are being treated in one of the best hospitals in the world with state-of-the-art facilities, skilled experts and dedicated staff.