age and bone health

Bones require a variety of nutrients—including calcium, potassium, magnesium and vitamins C, D and K—to maintain their strength and density over time, and these eight foods are great natural sources.

The disease increases the risk of fracturing bones, especially in the wrist, hip, and spine. Fractures due to osteoporosis can be disabling and can even greatly increase the risk of death. We look into the top 10 risk factors for osteoporosis.

With more than half of all adults over 50-years-old (particularly women) stricken with osteoporosis, perhaps we should be on the lookout for these eight early warning signs and precursors of osteopenia