How to Prevent Osteoporosis

Dr. Joseph Mercola reveals how to prevent osteoporosis.

According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation,1 osteoporosis affects approximately 1 in 10 women aged 60; 2 in 10 women aged 70; 4 in 10 women aged 80; and two-thirds of women aged 90. Prevalence in all age groups is far higher in women than in men. Across Europe, the rate of prevalence among men ranges between 6.7% and 6.9%. Read more

9 Tips to Prevent Bone Loss

Osteoporosis is a common health issue among the elderly, especially women. Here are nine tips to prevent bone loss.

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that commonly affects older women. In osteoporosis, bones become fragile and brittle, increasing the risk of breaks and fractures leading to disability and a lower quality of life.

In osteoporosis, the body’s ability to create more bone becomes limited, so more bone is being broken down than replaced. Read more

Best Foods for Stronger bones

Eat some of these foods daily for stronger bones.

Daily Glass of Wine "Is as Good as Drugs for Protecting Women's Thin Bones"

Regular moderate intake of alcohol after the menopause helps to maintain bone strength, according to an international review team.

One or two glasses of wine a day could work as well as drugs at protecting older women from thinning bones.

Regular moderate intake of alcohol after the menopause helps to maintain bone strength, according to an international review team.

In comparison, they say, abstaining from alcohol leads to a higher risk of developing osteoporosis. Read more