Bone Health is Good Health
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become weak and brittle. If left unchecked, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks. Minimize the risk of developing osteoporosis by taking good care of your bones starting at a young age.
» What is Osteoporosis?
» Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
» Women & Infants' Guide to Bone Health
» CNE Wellness Osteoporosis Program

You Really Are What You Eat
Eat a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D to help maintain strong bones. Depending on your age, the recommended calcium intake for adults falls between 1,000 and 1,300 mg per day.
» Deciphering the Nutrition Label
» Calcium and Colorectal Cancer
» Teen Girls Lack Calcium
» Calcium-Rich Recipes

Exercise Your Bones? You Bet
To help reduce bone loss, engage in regular weight-bearing exercise, such as walking, running, tennis, dancing, hiking and racquetball. Resistance exercises, like weight lifting and calisthenics, use muscle strength to improve muscle mass and strengthen bones.
» Exercise Improves Bone Health
» Increase Bone Density Post-Menopause
» Tips for Weight-Bearing Exercise
» Yoga at the CNE Wellness Center

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