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While a calcium-rich diet prior to menopause is key to preventing bone loss. Incorporating calcium through diet can benefit overall health for all ages. Many may be aware that dairy products are high in calcium, however, there are a variety of other dairy-free options that pack a calcium-rich punch! Here are 10 calcium-rich foods to incorporate into your diet that are delicious and dairy-free. 1. Almonds– Almonds contain almost 100mg of calcium per ounce. They also are beneficial for those with high cholesterol. 2. Kale – The super-green is high in calcium, minerals, and antioxidants. Cook as a side dish or add to a salad for an easy calcium boost. 3. Broccoli– Steam broccoli for a high calcium side dish …

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So maybe you’ve seen the commercials with Sally Field talking about how she fights it, or you’ve at least heard the word osteoporosis, but did you know osteoporosis can hinder activity, become extremely painful and contribute poorly to a person’s overall wellbeing? You see, osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle, so weak that mild activities like bending or coughing can cause a fracture; fractures are most common in the hip, wrist and spine. In the US, more than 40 million people either already have osteoporosis or are at high risk due to low bone mass and while Osteoporosis cannot be entirely prevented or cured, there are ways to slow the progression. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and …

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Approximately 10 million American women are affected by osteoporosis. By the time some women reach the age of 65, they have already lost half their bone mass. And although women are four times more likely than men to develop the disease, men can also suffer from osteoporosis.