Even so, a new survey revealed that women 50 and over do not know the essential steps they should take to prevent and treat this bone-thinning disease that can lead to debilitating fractures. Even so, a new survey revealed that women 50 and over do not know the essential steps they should take to prevent and treat this bone-thinning disease that can lead to debilitating fractures. Osteoporosis Nearly three-quarters of postmenopausal women incorrectly believe that good posture is an effective way to both prevent and treat osteoporosis.
Posture is in no way related to the development of the disease.
These women also believe calcium and exercise are effective in preventing, as well as treating osteoporosis after menopause. Although these measures are essential for bone health throughout life, they alone cannot stop bone loss after menopause. However, when bone loss accelerates at menopause, women at risk for osteoporosis may need to develop a bone health plan with their physicians that includes calcium, exercise and if needed, medication to prevent bone loss. According to the survey, women 50 and over understand the importance of calcium in maintaining bone health but do not consume enough of it. One glass of milk provides about 300 mg of calcium.