It’s normal to lose some bone density as you age. However, some people lose too much bone mass, resulting in extremely fragile bones. This is known as osteoporosis. (Learn more about what happens to your body during osteoporosis.) If you have risk factors for osteoporosis, it’s not too late to make bone-boosting changes. Ask your doctor for tips to temper bone loss as you age and help prevent osteoporosis and fracture.
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