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Surprising Foods for Stronger Bones After 50

Turns out, milk isn’t the only hero for bone health! If you’re over 50, you need 1,200mg of calcium a day, but you can get it from more than just dairy. Greek yogurt, sardines, leafy greens, chia seeds, and even plant-based milks are all loaded with calcium. Bonus: whole foods pack extra nutrients that help your body actually use that calcium. Try adding just one of these to your routine—your bones will thank you! #Health #Diet #BoneHealth

Lucas Mendez

The Bone Shift That Sneaks Up on Women

Around midlife, many women notice aches in their hips, knees, or spine. Often dismissed as “normal aging,” these pains are frequently early signs of bone density loss. Research shows that up to 50% of women over 50 have osteopenia or osteoporosis, and nearly 80% of fractures in this age group occur in women. Bone health is not just calcium — estrogen helps bones retain density. As estrogen declines, bone resorption accelerates. The result: subtle posture changes, slower recovery from minor injuries, and an increased fracture risk. Practical interventions: resistance training, weight-bearing exercise, ensuring vitamin D and calcium intake, and regular bone density scans. Even small adjustments can dramatically reduce risk. Your joints and bones are signaling that care is due. Listening early can prevent years of pain. #Health#WomensHealth #BoneHealth

Lucas Mendez

Some Common Pills Are Quietly Weakening Women’s Bones

You take meds to feel better — reflux relief, antidepressants, sleeping pills — but certain long-term prescriptions can subtly increase fracture risk or interfere with bone building. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), long-term benzodiazepines, and some SSRIs have been linked in studies with higher odds of bone density loss or falls. For midlife women already facing accelerated bone loss post-menopause, that interaction matters. This is not a "stop your meds" piece — it’s a “review with wisdom” one. Ask your provider for a medication reconciliation: list everything (including OTCs, sleep aids, and supplements). Discuss whether deprescribing, dose reduction, or switching agents is possible. Get a DEXA scan if you’re on several long-term meds or you’ve had fractures. Support bone health with resistance training, adequate calcium and vitamin D, smoking cessation, and limiting long stretches of sedative use. Medication helps — but the full picture of risk includes what those meds do over years. #Health #BoneHealth

Lucas Mendez

The osteoporosis time bomb

By age 50, 1 in 2 women will experience bone loss — and 1 in 4 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture. Yet most never test for it until a bone actually breaks. Estrogen decline accelerates bone loss; inactivity and low calcium make it worse. The National Osteoporosis Foundation shows that women lose up to 20% of bone density in the first 5 years after menopause. Start early: 🥛 1200 mg calcium daily 🌞 800–1000 IU vitamin D 🏋️‍♀️ Weight-bearing exercise 3x a week 🩻 Ask your doctor about a DEXA scan after 45. Your bones are your foundation — invisible until they fail. Protect them while you still can. #Health #BoneHealth

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Surprising Foods for Stronger Bones After 50

The Bone Shift That Sneaks Up on Women

Some Common Pills Are Quietly Weakening Women’s Bones

The osteoporosis time bomb