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Combat Bone Loss With Exercise And Nutrition

By Oris Martin, related bone loss, they are more
Fitness Director Acts Retirement Life Communities likely to have osteoporosis. Both
women and men with smaller
Exercise is arguably one of the essential factors to good frames and bulk are at greater
health. However, when looking at reasons why we exercise, risk, although a man’s chance
rarely do we think of the important role it plays in maintaining of developing osteoporosis is
healthy bone mass. Nearly fifty percent of women over the age of less than a woman’s, it increases
fifty break a bone because of osteoporosis, a disease characterized significantly after the age of 70.
by low bone mass that increases the risk of fractures. There are Race/Family History – Your race plays a significant role
over 10 million in the US who have been diagnosed with this in whether you develop this bone disease. Both Caucasian
disease and 80 percent of them are women. and Asian women and men are at a higher risk than those of
There are a number of risk factors associated with African American or Mexican American heritage. Your risk also
osteoporosis. Some can be modified but others are unavoidable: increases if either of your parents has osteoporosis or a history
Sex/Age/Body Size – Women are more likely to develop of hip fractures. a diet low in calcium and vitamin D greatly increases the risk of
osteoporosis because they have lower bone mass during The modifiable factors are diet, and lifestyle – Beginning in osteoporosis and hip fractures. They also found excessive dieting
their peak years, meaning that when they experience age- childhood and continuing into later life, researchers found that and/or insufficient protein intake increases your risk of bone loss
and osteoporosis. Excessive drinking and cigarette smoking are
Meet Your Next-Door Neighbors also associated with increased risk.
A healthy lifestyle is key to maintaining strong bones.

Catching up with Boca Pointe being alone. This year, all of us Low levels of physical activity are associated with accelerated
bone loss. Exercise, especially weight-bearing activity such as
residents who moved to enjoyed the important services walking, running, and strength training, can slow bone loss and
and amazing food.”
reduce your risk of fractures.
Edgewater at Boca Pointe like they give us happy pills. are not aware of because the seeds are planted years earlier. Here
“Everybody is so nice. It’s
Osteoporosis is a slow and insidious disease that many people
Former Boca Pointe residents Faye Bernstein Cohen and We’re all so happy,” Faye are the two main things you should be doing to reduce your risk
Mike Rossi moved to Edgewater at Boca Pointe, an Acts laughed. The couple jumped of developing osteoporosis:
Retirement-Life Community, in February and it didn’t take them into an array of activities and 1. Exercise regularly – Add strength training to your exercise
long to acclimate to their new home. “I tell all my Boca Pointe found it easy to make friends. routine at least twice a week, focusing on the larger muscles in
friends, I feel like I’m living at a resort with the most beautiful “From the first week I was your back, chest and legs. If you’re older work on improving
suite,” said Fay. “We have exercise classes, bridge games, playing bridge and eating your balance which can prevent falls and fractures.
wonderful dinners, and lots of friends. I love it.” dinner with different people 2. Eat a diet high in calcium, vitamin D, and protein –
“We moved in here because we are getting older and it gives every night. It’s been fun. Also, I didn’t expect the food to be Calcium and vitamin D are found in milk and milk products
peace of mind to our children who want to see we are protected in this good,” she added. such as yogurt and cheese. Non-diary “milks” such as soy and
case of health concerns,” Mike said, “We felt Edgewater would “The lifestyle is great here because we have the freedom to oat milk also have added calcium. Other foods such as fatty fish,
be the ideal place to spend the rest of our lives. The activities are do what we want, when we want,” Mike said. “You keep your eggs and liver are natural sources of vitamin D. If you’re not sure
wonderful and the food is great, too.” same friends coming here and make wonderful new friends too.” that you’re eating a balanced diet, consult a nutritionist. Many
Last month, Fay and Mike were grateful to spend the Jewish Edgewater at Boca Pointe is hosting an event exclusively for health insurance plans cover the cost of a consultation.
holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, at their new home. Boca Pointe residents to learn more about the Acts community Over the years I’ve often heard women say they shy away
“Edgewater had the greatest abbreviated service and wonderful and connect (or reconnect) with former Boca Pointe residents. It from using weights over fears of gaining huge muscles and
traditional foods. It was absolutely the best Jewish holidays I’ve will be held on Thursday, October 28 at 11:30 a.m. and RSVPs looking “too masculine.” However, strength training should be
ever had,” Faye said. “In the past, I would go on cruises over the are required. To learn more about the event or Edgewater at Boca part of your exercise regimen as it strengthens bones and muscles
holidays because with no family nearby, I did not look forward to Pointe, call 561-465-7011.  which is essential to prevent osteoporosis. 