About.com Health: Keeping Your Skeleton Strong

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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor I've had one major broken bone in my life -- my arm, thanks to jumping on my bed as a kid. Yes, I should've listened to Mom. Whether you or your child has taken a spill, or you just want to learn how to keep your skeleton strong into old age, we have plenty of resources. How to Heal More Quickly The worst part of having a broken bone -- particularly in the summer -- is having to sit out certain fun activities (it might be difficult to surf with that cast on your leg). While we can't promise instantaneous healing, these tips will help things go as quickly and smoothly as possible. Why Smoking Hurts Your Bones See More About:  types of broken bones  fracture treatments  cast care Don't Let the Stress Get To You A stress fracture can happen if you're repeatedly putting pressure on a bone, like by running or jumping on hard surfaces. (That's why the feet and lower legs are the most common locations for stress fractures.) 10 Ways to Prevent a Broken Neck See More About:  overtraining  foot pain  leg pain What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a condition in which your bones become weaker, putting you at greater risk of a fracture or break. It's important to build strength in your bones now, before it ever becomes an issue. How Exercise Can Increase -- or Decrease -- Bone Density See More About:  osteoporosis  osteoporosis treatment  medications for osteoporosis Are You Getting Enough Calcium? Even if you're not a huge fan of dairy, you have plenty of options for getting your daily allotment of bone-building calcium. Don't Forget the Vitamin D! See More About:  calcium  healthy bones  dietary minerals Health Ads Health Health Hair Loss Good Health Tips Bone Health Women County Public Health Featured Articles Follow About Health on Twitter! 7 Running Injury Prevention Tips Hypoglycemia in Pregnancy Can Smoking Cause Prostate Cancer? How is the Flu Diagnosed? Biotin for Hair Health   More from About.com Career Quizzes Not sure what you want to do when you grow up? Take a career quiz to see if your dream job is a good fit for your interests and skills. More> Self Assessments No quiz can magically tell you what to do with the rest of your life, but a combination of self assessment tools can help you decide. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free Health Tools From About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Check Your Symptoms Understand Your Test Results Advertisement