Don’t wait until menopause to strengthen your bones 

Bone density begins to decline in midlife, raising the risk of osteoporosis

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Bone loss occurs with menopause, but osteoporosis isn’t inevitable. Experts recommend weight-bearing exercises and eating foods rich in calcium and vitamin D to help strengthen bones.

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