osteoporosis

Women's Health: Building Strong Bones

SmileyCentral.comNo bones about it, we women need to pay a little more attention to what is inside rather than what is outside. While skin is important, bones provide the structure of our bodies. Did you know that up to 90 percent of peak bone mass is acquired by age 18 in girls? Osteoporsis is the most common bone disease. Nowadays, everyone knows someone who has it. The effects often begin showing up during menopause, and affect nearly half of all women after age 50! HALF?! So what's the good news? It's largely preventable for most people! Click Read More, below, to see how you can prevent osteoporosis and build healthy, strong bones!

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