Seven ways ... to prevent weak bones

While factors such as age and gender affect your chances of getting osteoporosis, there are many lifestyle changes you can make to reduce the riskWeight-bearing exercise (walking, running) helps to keep bones strong. Ideally, you need a mix of “feet on the ground” activity and muscle resistance such as weights, press-ups and swimming. No one knows precisely how much exercise is needed; the NHS says adults aged 19 to 64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic acti