Aging and Bones: Why Prioritizing Bone Health Matters

54 million Americans, half of all adults age 50 and older, are at risk of breaking a bone and should be concerned about bone health.* 

On this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, Darshan Bhatt joins us to share insights into bone health and how we can take proactive steps to ensure strong and healthy bones as we age.

In our discussion, we cover a range of topics: 

• Overview of Bone Health: What exactly is bone health, and why does it matter?
• Factors Affecting Bone Health: Explore the various factors influencing the strength and density of our bones.
• Importance of Bone Health as We Age: Understand why prioritizing bone health becomes increasingly crucial as we grow older.
• Improving Bone Health: Discover actionable steps we can take to enhance the health of our bones.
• Impact of Exercise: Learn about the profound effect that exercise has on bone strength and density.
• Nutrition & Supplements: Explore dietary considerations and essential vitamins crucial for optimal bone health.
• Common Misconceptions: Debunking myths surrounding bone health to pave the way for better understanding.
• Chronic Conditions & Treatment: Insights into how conditions like osteoporosis affect bone health and available treatment options.
• Advice for Prevention & Treatment: Practical advice for those looking to prioritize bone health, including the option of reaching out to experts like Namaste Rehab. 

Darshan Bhatt is a trained physical therapist and Founder and President of Namaste Rehab. In our last episode, Darshan educated us about home health rehab and physical therapy. If you missed it, we highly recommend giving it a listen! 

*https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/wp-content/uploads/Osteoporosis-Fast-Facts-2.pdf 

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