The National Osteoporosis Foundation released their new guidelines for osteoporosis this past week. For the first time the NOF is recommending that men over the age of 70 receive bone-mineral density x-rays, the same standard test that women 65 and older receive.
NOF summarizes the new recommendations in its 5 Steps to Bone Health:
1. Get the daily recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D.
2. Engage in regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercise.
3. Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol.
4. Talk to your healthcare provider about bone health.
5. Have a bone density test and take medication when appropriate.
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