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Health
BY RICA LEWIS

Strategies for
Stronger Bones
It is the framework beneath the skin, the collagen
protein that protects our fragile organs - the brain,
heart and lungs. Without our bones, we couldn't
swing a golf club, steer a golf car, raise a celebratory
glass or boogie to the beat on town squares. Bone
health is important to our mobility and quality of life.
As we age, we lose bone mass naturally. Vertebrae
thin, the spine compresses and the foot arches relax
their curves. Despite inevitable biological changes, there
are plenty of ways to maintain bone health and guard
against common problems, injuries and diseases.

BETTER EATING FOR BONE HEALTH
From the frontal bone of the skull to the phalanges of the foot,
the adult human body contains 206 bones in its skeletal structure,
all of which are alive and contain more than 99 percent of the
body's calcium.
"Bones are living tissue, in a state of turnover on a daily basis,"
said registered dietitian and Village of Osceola Hills resident Louise
Hanlon. When it comes to supporting strong bones, Hanlon
suggests starting in the kitchen.
"Calcium is one of the most essential nutrients when it comes to
the health of our bones," she said. "We need to maintain our bones
daily or they can weaken or break. For a lifetime of healthy bones it
is recommended to eat or drink sources of calcium each day."

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