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All women of a certain age go through menopause. This brings their biological capabilities of child bearing to an end and in some senses, a new found freedom to their lives. While it is all good on one front to reach this stage in life, menopause also raises the risk of so many illnesses that include osteoporosis. Bones become brittle and weak when osteoporosis occurs. The risk of osteoporosis is extremely high in women who go through menopause. This is because with menopause, the estrogen production in the body slows down. It is Estrogen in our body that prevents the bones from becoming brittle and weak. While it is not possible to stop menopause or the dwindling of estrogen production, you can prevent the onset of osteoporosis in other ways. A Proper Diet can Reduce your Risk of Osteoporosis Lack of calcium is a high risk for osteoporosis. Calcium, as you know, increases bone health. When you pass the age of 50, your bone density starts decreasing at a rapid pace. Insuring that you get the daily requirement of calcium can significantly reduce your risk of osteoporosis. 55+ women should ensure their daily calcium intake does not go below 1,200mg. Furthermore, they should also insure that their daily Vitamin D intake stays between 800 - 1000 IU. You should also consider dietary sources that are high in calcium. For example, broccoli and other green, leafy vegetables, milk and other dairy products, sardines or salmon and calcium-fortified foods and beverages are necessary for you. Exercise can Reduce your Risk of Osteoporosis If you are menopausal, and want healthy bones then exercising on a regular basis can significantly decrease your risk of osteoporosis. This is because exercise strengthens the bones and healthy bones are less likely to lose strength with age and menopause. Therefore, you should consider exercising at least 30 to 40 minutes a day. Walking, bicycling, swimming and strength-training exercises are excellent for your requirements of preventing osteoporosis. Active Adult Communities Reduce your Risk of Osteoporosis Yes, it is true. Why? This is because many active adult communities are built to cater to the requirements of 55+ adults. The builders and designers of these communities know the importance of exercise for you. Therefore, you will find all the facilities you need to insure an active lifestyle to stay fit and healthy. For example, many retirement communities have walking trails and bicycling paths so that you get the daily exercise you need. All communities have a clubhouse that typically features a fitness center and a swimming pool. Any other recreational activity you need, you are sure to find these as well in such communities. If you are wondering where you should be retiring to, you can consider these active adult communities. With ample time on your hands and encouragement from and participation with your community neighbors, you can keep yourself active and lead a healthy lifestyle. Your risk of osteoporosis and other illnesses will reduce dramatically with the right foods and adequate exercise. Here are some randomly chosen active adult communities that you can consider. Visit ActiveAdultLiving.com for thousands of similar communities with detailed listings and links to their own web sites: - The Peninsula Delaware – Millsboro, Delaware
- Fairways at Savannah Quarters – Pooler, Georgia
- Heather Gardens – Aurora, Colorado
- The Fairways at River Crossing - Spring Branch, Texas
There are many more active adult communities you can choose from. Visit our website ActiveAdultLiving.com for information on a number of communities where you can spend your retirement years. Tweet us at 55ActiveAdult@Twitter.com or like us on ActiveAdultLiving Facebook page for alerts and posts on lifestyle, price, type of houses and promotions. Author: Lisa LaCount writes articles courtesy of ActiveAdultLiving.com, the most comprehensive source of information on Senior living communities in the web. You will find over 5800 listings of 55+ communities in this web site. Those interested in locating an ideal 55 communities to relocate and settle down can benefit from the AAL website which provides precise and comprehensive information on various communities across USA. Like ActiveAdultLiving Facebook page or follow us on Twitter at 55ActuveAdults for alerts and posts on lifestyle, price, type of houses and promotions.
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