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Bone and Joint Health: The Key to Senior Independence

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We all hope to have health and independence as we age. One
of the most important things we can do to make that happen
is to take care of our joints and bones.


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Bone and Joint Health: The Key to Senior Independence
Copyright (c) 2009 Kevin Kielty
North Carolina Insurance
http://www.ncinsuranceplan.com



We all hope to have health and independence as we age. One of the
most important things we can do to make that happen is to take
care of our joints and bones. Two of the most common diseases
that affect seniors are osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. By
taking steps to maintain bone and joint health early, we can
avoid these diseases later in life.

What Is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bone has deteriorated,
causing them to become fragile and break easily. It is most
common among women but can affect men as well. It is usually seen
in people over age 50 and accounts for over 1.5 million fractures
per year.

The body is constantly removing old bone and replacing it with
new bone. After age 30, we loose bone more quickly than it is
replaced and as we age, this process speeds up. There are no
symptoms of osteoporosis and a person may not even realize that
they have it until they suffer a break.

Risk Factors For Osteoporosis

People who are at a higher risk for getting osteoporosis include
those who have not consumed a great deal of foods containing
calcium during their life, those who have small bones or have a
family history of the disease or smoke or drink heavily.

How To Prevent The Disease

It is important to take action during your younger years to
prevent the development of osteoporosis as you age. One of the
most important things you can do is make sure that you get enough
calcium. The body needs calcium the most during childhood when
bones are rapidly growing. Women need more calcium during
pregnancy and when breast-feeding and also after menopause.

Be sure to eat dairy products, dark green vegetables, canned
salmon with bones, and foods with added calcium to ensure that
you're getting an adequate amount of calcium in your diet. You
also need a sufficient amount of vitamin D to help your body
absorb the calcium. Vitamin D comes from sunlight. If you live in
an area where are you do not get much sunlight, you may need to
take a vitamin D supplement. Exercise is also important.
Weight-bearing exercise is the best because it helps to
strengthen the bones.

What Is Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the result of many years of wear on joints. The
cartilage that is between the joint begins to break down. It
usually affects the spine, knees or hips. It can affect people of
all ages but usually shows up in those over age 45 and in
individuals who are overweight or perform a lot of activities
that put a great deal of strain on the joints.

Risk Factors For Osteoarthritis

One major risk factor in developing osteoarthritis is being
overweight. The additional weight puts more stress on the joints.
For every 2 pounds overweight you are, your risk of developing
osteoarthritis increases by 9%. Studies have shown that there is
also a strong genetic component to the disease. If you have a
family history of osteoarthritis, your joints will be able to
withstand less stress than if you had no family history.

How To Prevent The Disease

Staying at a healthy weight is one way you can prevent
osteoarthritis. Keep your muscles strong, especially your leg
muscles. If you keep your leg muscles strong you can
significantly reduce your chances of getting osteoarthritis in
your knees. Be careful about putting too much strain on your
joints from repetitive activities such as lifting or kneeling.

By taking action when we are younger, we can head off the effects
of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Then we will be able to look
forward to a healthy and independent old age.




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Kevin Kielty lives in North Carolina and writes articles
on health insurance. If you are looking for rate quotes
on health insurance in North Carolina, visit BCBSNC, also
known as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
http://www.ncinsuranceplan.com


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