In march 2007 the National Osteoporosis Foundation (USA) reports that more than 8 million women suffer from osteoporosis, a disease that robs bones of calcium and makes them more prone to breaking. Doctors say women over 50 are at greater risk for the disease due to the amount of estrogen they lose after menopause. In addition to having a family history of the disease, people who smoke and consume high amounts of alcohol are also at greater risk.
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Exercises, vitamin D and calcium against Osteoporosis 2007 Osteoporosis can be prevented: regulary muscle strengthening exercises like walking, aerobics, and healthy nutrition which contains 1,500 milligrams of calcium and 800-international units of vitamin D per day are recommended for strong bones. movie: health expert Dr. Mala Sivanandy, Cleveland Clinic (Ohio), on protecting against osteoporosis and about the importance of exercise |
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