Age-Defying Steps

Men and women are both vying to keep their health and youthful appearance. A few tips to stay younger: Weight Training for Bone Density is one very helpful tip. Bone-density loss can begin as early as in your 20's, when calcium ad phosphate, which help form bones in childhood, can start to be reabsorbed by the body. In addition to calcium and vitamin D, there are bone-building medications which can aid the body as one gets older, the reabsorption process speeds up. Fun, easy exercises like, walking, yoga or using free weights has been shown to slow the rate of bone-mineral loss. Dr. Jennifer Bourst, Chiropractor, advises her patients to start slow, "It may seem overwhelming to start a new regimen and vigorous, so start at maybe 10 minutes per day and slowly increase the minutes. Before you know it, you'll be walking for 30-40 and 60 minutes several times per week, if not daily. And you will feel numerous benefits; more energy, clear-minded and relaxed, as well as building bone-density and keeping your weight under control."

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