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Top 10 Signs You Might Have Osteoporosis
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Thinning bones, or osteoporosis, is a serious problem, especially among older persons, with an estimated 50 percent of those over the age of 50 having some level of thinning bones. This puts many Americans at risk of developing a break or a serious fracture that is not only painful, but can lead to a loss of mobility and independence, sometimes even a need to move to assisted living. You don’t have to go down this road, however. Staying active, engaging in some weight bearing exercises, and getting plenty of calcium and vitamin D in your diet can help to keep your bones strong throughout your life,
However, it’s always good to be aware of a problem so you can take corrective action. Read on about the top 10 signs you might be developing osteoporosis.
1. If you are naturally small framed or very thin
Although this is the fashionable look, it also means that your bones are also thin and small to begin with, so you can’t afford to lose more. Also, those with delicate, small frames are much more likely to begin developing osteoporosis at a younger age. Although heavy set or people with large frames get this disease also, it’s simply a fact that small boned people don’t have a lot to lose before they are at a serious risk for developing fractures. As a general rule, most people reach peak bone mass at 25 years of age. Somewhere around 30 to 40 years of age, many people begin to lose bone. The rate at which this occurs depends a great deal on genetics, and our lifestyle habits such as diet, exercise, and consumption of calcium.
