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OsteoporosisPrevention StrategiesIn the previous page of this section on Osteoporosis we read about the importance of regular exercise, especially weight bearing exercise in preventing this condtion. We also learnt about the importance of diet, especially getting enough calcium, vitamin D, Magnesium and potassium and Vitamin K. Here are some other things one can do to prevent this disease. Improve Co-ordination and BalanceAs we age we often experience poor co-ordination and balance, leading to and increased risk of falling and breaking bones. Exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise and those that improve our balance, can greatly lower these risks. Another strategy is to get enough calcium, either through dairy products or other foods rich in calcium or by taking calcium supplements from a reputable source. Drug treatments, to strengthen bones, are available for those at highest risk of fracture.Test Your Bone DensityEarly detection is very important to stop the disease in its tracks and prevent it from progressing. Visit your doctor and ask for a bone density test as this will mean s/he can prescribe drug treatments to strengthen your bones if your risk of fracture is high. The bone density test is very easy, using low-density radiation or ultrasound. Either the ankle is x-rayed or a full scan of the body, if this is deemed necessary. If you are diagnosed with the disease, is important to follow your treatment carefully, take your medicine regularly and follow the directions precisely. If this is done, there are usually no unpleasant side effects. Regular scans will show that the medicine is doing its work and that bone density is improving. Begin EarlyStrong bones are essential for your long-term health and wellbeing. You therefore owe it to yourself to be aware of the importance of building strong bones as early as possible in life and maintaining a regime throughout life that will help keep them that way. Time taken now to take care of your skeletal system will help you maintain an active, independent life for the years to come.Learn as Much as You CanRead the sections on Exercising and Eating Well to learn how to build or maintain your bone density capital. Proper maintenance of your bones is one of the key factors in aging well. Study the A-Z of Vitamins and the A-Z of Minerals. Learn how getting enough Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D and Vitamin K can help you prevent Osteoporosis.Read books, publications and research on Osteoporosis, so that you will know the best methods of combatting this debilitating disease. Here is s selection of books for you to choose from:-
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