Please share an interesting fact about living with osteoporosis.

Ignore: Most people with osteoporosis are smokers, have inadequate vitamin D3 intake, or both.

Ignore: Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol by all means. Balanced diet and proper exercise are helpful.

Ignore: Weight bearing exercises give modest bone stress which helps osteoporosis.

Ignore: It is important to do weight bearing exercises to prevent further bone loss. Swimming does not help.

Walking: Walking can stimulate bone formation.

Improve: Improve bone health with vitamins D, B6,B12, plus folic acid, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.

Ignore: Wear sturdy comfortable shoes, get adequate Vitamin d and do weight bearing exercises to strengthen.

Ignore: Here comes the sun! Plan some careful sun exposure to build up your needed Vitamin D levels.

Ignore: Osteoporosis is most worrisome in spine and weight bearing bones. Exercise daily. Flex spine daily.

Ignore: Osteoporotic fractures can be reduced with antibone resorptive therapy and fall precautions.

Ignore: Have your doctor check you for conditions that cause osteoporosis.

Ignore: Fall prevention precautions: night light, avoid loose cables, loose rugs & loose pets at night.

Ignore: Age is not the only risk factor for osteoporosis. Lifestyle choices also play a role.