Monday, November 12, 2007

Bone Health & Care

It is very important to take care of our bones because bones store minerals and allow us to move. They also protect our hearts, lungs, and other organs. If you do not take care of your bones there is a higher risk of fracturing one. Poor bone health is also very expensive. One of the most common bone diseases is Osteoporosis.It is characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone structure. To prevent bone diseases such as Osteroprosis it is recommended that you do daily physical activity and drink plenty of milk. Also it is recommended that you have annual bone density tests.