Weak bones aren’t inevitable with age, but they do need attention to stay healthy. According to the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, about 54 million U.S. adults have osteoporosis or low bone mass, which can lead to bone breaks and disabling hip fractures.
Bone mass typically starts to decline after age 40, but you can strengthen your bones at any age. Natalya Denissov, M.D., a family medicine doctor, shares how.