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Health- Bone health / Tips to keep bones healthy

Bone health What is bone density? Bone mineral density is the measure of the amount of calcified tissues in the bones. BMD is simply the estimation of bones strength. What affects one"s bone health?  A number of factors affect the bones health. We will see one by one. Physical activity : People who lead a sedentary lifestyle or inactive life have higher risk of osteoporosis. Diet : Diet which is very low in calcium leads to bone loss, low bone density and high risk of fractures. Alcohol and tobacco: Researchers say tobacco consumption leads to weaker bones.  Alcohol also increases the risk of osteoporosis because it directly interferes with the body"s ability to absorb calcium. Age  As you age your bones also ages and becomes weaker.