No matter what age you are, you can protect your health by eating well, staying active, and avoiding cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Summing it up:
What you can do for your health after menopause
Exercise regularly: Weight-bearing or resistance types
Avoid smoking, limit alcohol and caffeine intake
Eat a healthy diet that is low in salt and high in natural sources of calcium and vitamin D
Add supplements to achieve recommended doses of calcium and vitamin D
Get a DEXA scan and any other tests your doctor recommends:
- When you reach menopause, if you have risk factors for osteoporosis
- When you turn age 65 years, if you have standard risk
Talk with your doctor about medications that may be right for you and anything else you have questions about
