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Return To Osteoporosis Article Archive   The Truth About Osteoporosis By Je Dunn What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, is a disease in which there is a loss of bone mass and destruction of bone tissue. This term is widely linked to the common misconception that a persons bones are brittle and or crumbling, and is a condition that effects older people older women in particular. The truth is even though this condition does not cause the bones of the body to crumble; it does weaken them and thus increase to likelihood of bone damage or breakage and in fact can occur anytime in your life especially from age 30 and beyond. This is because the bone mass in our bodies reaches its peak mass during young adulthood. This bones density stays stable for a period of years and then begins a slow but steady loss. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists. What Causes Osteoporosis and What Can Be Done To Prevent It? Osteoporosis is just one of several conditions effecting bone structure. In the latest statistics 0ne in two women will develop Osteoporosis and about one in eight men. Osteoporosis is responsible for roughly 1.5 million fractures a year. There isn't any one event or thing that causes Osteoporosis. Rather it is a gradual process that often gives no overt warnings. Most people never think much about it until an episode such as a break or fracture brings forth a diagnosis. The causes Osteoporosis are multifaceted and are different in each individual's case. Things such as diet, heredity, weight, exercise and nutrition all play into the equation. Since the causes of Osteoporosis are multifaceted so should be the treatment and prevention. Time To Get Real! Fact: Bone mass decreases in everyone. If you want to slow this process to a craw its time to look at your lifestyle. Here are a few things to consider for ageing with stronger healthier bones and body! Eat smart. Research shows that our diet and lifestyle plays a major role in the cause or the prevention of Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis has been on the increase in Western countries as a direct result of what we eat and our sedimentary lifestyles. What your bones need. Magnesium two thirds of the magnesium in our bodies is stored in our bones. It is essential to the bone structure. Vitamin D, Calcium and Estrogen. Lifting weights will help build bone density. You don't need to become a power lifter but lifting some light weights several times a week can really help. A change in lifestyle to help prevent osteoporosis will benefit every aspect of your life as well. For more simple commonsense healthy living tips visit us at Healthy Living Online Magazine Osteoporosis keywords: osteoporosis | bones | womans health Bone Health Osteoporosis

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