Osteoporosis is a big word for a disease that thins and weakens a person’s bones. It makes them more fragile and more likely to break. Caucasian and Asian women are more likely to have osteoporosis, as are thin or small-framed women. Men can get it too, but it’s more common in women. These tips can help you prevent osteoporosis:

1. Get moving with exercises such as walking, dancing, and jogging.
2. Take calcium and vitamin D.
3. Eat a healthy diet.
4. Don’t smoke or drink too much alcohol.

Talk with your doctor if you think you may be at risk for osteoporosis. Start keeping your bones healthy today.