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What negative health habits may contribute to the loss of bone strength as you age?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Smoking,: obesity, lack of exercise, and poor nutrition, to name a few.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/6/2015

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