Health&Wellness Magazine May 2015 | Page 6

6 & May 2015 | Read this issue and more at www.healthandwellnessmagazine.net | Like us @healthykentucky Bone Health and Bone Density Weak bones can be deadly for older people By Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer As you read this, you might not realize your bone health may be at risk. The National Institutes of Health Osteoporosis and National Resource Center says by 2020, half of all Americans over age 50 will have weak bones unless we make changes to our diets and lifestyles. People who have weak bones are at higher risk for fractures. Americans are living longer, so our bones need to stay strong so we can be active and enjoy life. Strong bones begin in childhood. With good habits and medical attent