Dr. David Crawford on What Affects Overall Bone Health
You can’t just blame all bone complications on genetics. Yes, a lot of bone deformities and complications are hereditary, but they are triggered by external factors. For example, let’s say your parents have osteoporosis. You’ll still be able to live for decades without experiencing complications if you know how to take care of your bones properly. On the other hand, Dr. David Crawford shares that someone with excellent genes can still develop complications if they lead an unhealthy lifestyle. So what factors affect overall bone health? 1. Exercise Frequency If you want healthy bones, you need to keep them well-lubricated and strong through regular exercise. Of course, you don’t have to follow a complete bodybuilding regimen. Walking a few miles or cycling for a few minutes daily is more than enough. 2. Age and Gender Generally, older women are the most prone to bone deformities. The female body has less protective tissues than the male body does and the bones weaken over ti...