Bone loss is most dramatic during the first two or three years after menopause. Strong Scan your skeleton. Ask your doctor whether you could benefit from a DEXA scan, the gold standard for gauging bone density. This test is a quick, safe and noninvasive way to get a baseline measurement of the state of your skeleton. Drink your milk.
Milk is a great natural source of calcium, the bone-strengthening mineral.
Cut back on caffeine. Just two cups of coffee robs your bones of 15 mg of calcium. Work up a sweat. It's never too late to stop or slow bone loss. If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, it's important to prevent the falls that can precipitate fractures.