These daily habits may be ruining your bones

While we may be obsessed with keeping healthy- trying out new healthy foods, trying out new forms of exercise, we often sideline the health of our bones. They’re almost always an afterthought. Our bones are pretty much the part of our body that keeps us standing on toes, which is why the lack of thought or care for it is ironic. While youth has its way of making you feel there aint anything wrong with one’s bones, but if you’re not taking care health of your bones right now, it will only take a turn for the ugly. Lack of health care can lead to osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and makes them fragile and prone to injury. The problem develops slowly and is diagnosed after an injury later in life. Here are a few simple everyday habits that can put you at the risk of developing osteoporosis:
- You do not get enough sunlight
Vitamin D is an absolute essential for your bone health. According to the American National Osteoporosis Foundation, adults under 50 need 400 to 800 IU of vitamin D every day and people above 50 need 800 to 1,000 IU. If you are not getting enough Vitamin D from sunlight, then ask your doctor for some supplements.
- If you are too lazy
If you want to build strong bones then instead of lying all day long on the couch, move your feet. Run, walk, dance, do whatever you like, just avoid being sluggish.
- Smoking
Smoking affects the activity of osteoblasts (cells which build new bone) and osteoclasts (which resorb or break down old bone), which in turn makes the bone weak.
- Sleep pattern
It is common for all humans to ignore their sleeping problem, but it can have a major impact on your health. Whether we do it due to office work or to watch our favorite show, it is a common habit. Studies have revealed a link between sleep apnea and bone problems.