
14. Being Active Can Help Improve Bone Health
Exercise improves just about every aspect of health. It reduces your stress levels by burning off the stress levels accumulated in your body. It burns off calories, reduces the amount of sugar in your blood, and can even blast through extra fat that may have accumulated. Exercising improves your mood, especially if you exercise in the sun with other people. Did you know that exercise can also reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis? Because it helps strengthen your bones while improving every other aspect of your health, regular exercise is essential in reducing your risk of developing osteoporosis (via NIH).
Weight-bearing activities; mainly walking, running, and dancing, improve the strength of your bones, thereby increasing their density (via U of M). Other forms of exercise are also suitable because they strengthen your muscles and tendons, which are the tissues that connect your muscles to your bones; strong muscles and strong bones go hand in hand. In addition to getting at least three hours of exercise every week, work on incorporating more physical activity into your daily schedule. Take the stairs and park farther back in the parking lot because those extra steps quickly add up. Do you work in an office or spend a lot of time sitting down? Look for some office aerobics that you can do every hour or so. You may also want to bring a pair of tennis shoes. That way you can go for a brisk walk during your lunch break.