Nine ways to keep your bones strong and healthy as you age - Joint pain, osteoporosis and stress fractures become ...

And they’re not just calcium and vitamin D.

Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break.

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