What many don't know is that midlife women can lose 15 to 30 percent of their bone mass in the first five years after menopause, making them susceptible to fractures. Women don't recognize that they are at risk. Only 12 percent say they are very worried about developing osteoporosis, but one in two women will suffer a fracture because of this disease at sometime during her life. Many women aren't getting good osteoporosis-related health care. Fifty-six percent say they have been asked by health care providers after menopause about their family history, diet, or lifestyle to assess their risk of osteoporosis.
Information promotes behavioral change.
Here's the list. Walking, aerobics, and dancing can strengthen your bones and muscles. Your body needs about 1000 mgs of calcium. High-salt, high protein diets reduce your body's ability to absorb calcium. Researchers have found strong links between smoking and loss of bone mass.