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National Osteoporosis Month: Resources for health and prevention
by Cal-EZ Team
May might be nearly over, however National Osteoporosis Month highlights a national health issue that affects more than 50 million Americans. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the body does not make enough bone, or when the body loses too much of it. These issues can also happen simultaneously.
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, "The disease causes an estimated two million broken bones every year."
Our bones are a living, growing organism made of collagen, or the protein that provides the infrastructure and calcium, which provides the strengthening features. Our bodies continue to create new bone as we lose old bone, however there are a variety of lifestyle and dietary choices, medical procedures and other health conditions that can impact whether or not we're giving our bodies what it needs to keep our bones strong and healthy.
Below, find a number of informational resources* to help guide you and your family toward optimal bone health, which can be referenced long after National Osteoporosis Month concludes.
PC: National Osteoporosis Foundation, May is National Osteoporosis Month
A good place to gain a better understanding of Osteoporosis is with The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF); an organization that has been dedicated to the awareness and prevention of the disease for more than 30 years. NOF offers a wealth of knowledge on preventing bone fractures, including:

- Basic osteoporosis facts
- What to eat for optimal bone health
- Exercises one can do regularly to strengthen bones
- How to communicate with your physician about bone health and Osteoporosis concerns
- The importance of calcium in kids (she even provides a kid-friendly smoothie recipe to try)
- The top superfoods women over 50 should be eating (including yogurt, which is an excellent source of calcium)
- Health strategies for stronger bones, more energy and better sleep