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How to Keep Your Bones Healthy for Life

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In this episode, Dr. Paul and Dr. Brad are joined by Dr. Manjoo to talk about osteoporosis — a common but often silent condition that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures.

We break down what really causes bone loss, who’s most at risk, and the latest treatments that can help keep your skeleton strong and healthy. Whether you’re concerned about aging, nutrition, or exercise, this episode gives you a clear, doctor-approved explanation of how to protect your bone health for life.

You’ll learn:

What osteoporosis is and how it develops

The difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis

Who’s most at risk (age, gender, hormones, and lifestyle factors)

How calcium, vitamin D, and exercise protect your bones

The best screening tests and treatments available today

What to do if you’ve already been diagnosed with osteoporosis

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20 Comments

@Dogimom 11 months ago

My Grandmother; Gertrude Madey broke her hip when she was 102. The home attendees stuck her in a wheel chair, because she was too old to operate on. She became despondent until her grandkids friends starting moving into the same home. She started to play cards with them. She died at 108. (Wynyard, Saskatchewan) 😅

@susanbanton6338 1 year ago

Last year I was diagnosed with osteopenia and the med that affects the jaw was prescribed despite my doctor knowing I had had two major surgeries on my jaw for fibrous dysplasia when I was 22 and 36. The more I read about the prescribed med, the more disappointed I was in my doctor and decided not to take it. All this to say, that as the patient we have to do our research and sometimes make an alternative decision from what has been prescribed.

@murphyarmstrong3163 1 year ago

Another chance to extol the benefits of Olympic weightlifting for seniors. Dynamic lifts really loads those bones, plus builds muscle (esp fast twitch muscles seniors lose first), plus huge increase to balance. I lift 3 times a week. I’m 78. Was in a competition yesterday. Did well but can’t beat those damned 20 year olds!

@ilovegodzilla 1 year ago

Tips start at 9:32

@sandrakennedy2153 11 months ago

I would hope doctors would tell their younger patients how important it is to do exercises that prevent osteoporosis. I am 82, and although I knew it was good to exercise, I didn't know I would end up with this if I didn't. Doctors are too involved in medications to treat symptoms than to give preventative measures. Of course, probably 50 % of people are too stubborn to put good eating and exercise into their lives. Last January, I fell twice, once in the kitchen and once in the living room. I didn't realize that my calf muscles had become weak because of the pandemic and then not getting on my feet more. My doctor sent me to therapy and now I am doing exercises at home, but I need to do some strength exercises so I am going to join a gym in the area. Thanks for your informative videos.

@SisteroftheEarth-fg3ki 9 months ago

It's important to take vitamin d, k2, and magnesium together to keep calcium moving into the bones. Also exercise.. dancing, walking, lifting weights, eating leafy greens, fiber, and lots of protien.

@georginaeliano206 11 months ago

Doing exercise 4 times a week with heavy loads is the best, my osteoporosis stoped, eating well and good dosis of vitam. D

@ThanksJanie 11 months ago

Because this is so important to get ahead of in a timely manner, why aren't we doing DEXAs on perimenopausal women? I got my first DEA at 51 (last period at 48) and was diagnosed with osteoporosis. When my friends started asking their doctors about when to get their first DEXA, they were told around 60. Huh? Why isn't the recommendation for the first DEXA around 50 for a baseline and to start intervention early?

@erinrobinson6436 1 year ago

I got diagnosed with osteoporosis this year at age 49. I've been exercising since I was 15 and taking calcium pills for 20 years. I still got it. I suspect it's because I'm a small woman with small bones, both grandmas had it and I didn't get hormone therapy for perimenopause (I'm still angry about this) until right after my 49th birthday. I started alendronate 3 months ago, so wish me luck.

@helanna9843 11 months ago (edited)

My sister had M.S. and her specialist told her that every M.S. patient she saw had low levels of Vit. D. My take away was that Vit. D. levels are critical in many diseases.

@rickwallace2091 1 year ago

The % of possible deaths after broken hip is terrifying

@brieb777 11 months ago

You need to SCREAM it louder about weight training. It’s sooooo important. I have osteopenia for a few years now (I’m 46) due to a bone marrow transplant and chemo at age 30 (leukemia). My dexa was not great in 2020 and got worse in 2022, so I started getting back into fitness lifting weights 4-5x a week more consistently for only 20-30 min, and my dexa 2 years later was basically the same and not worse. That’s huge. It’s def not enough so I’ve started HRT finally. I’m late to that bc of a flawed study. My gyno would be had me on it way sooner. Great video - ty! ❤

@ithacacomments4811 1 year ago

No older adult leaves this world with perfect bones.

@Clovelaurel 11 months ago

I’m staying away from the pharmaceuticals. I have been told I need to be on them, but my fear of them outweigh my fear of a fracture. I have a dexa in 2 weeks and I’m hoping for the best!

@missichristensen3275 11 months ago

Brilliant
So helpful
62 and working with weights has been the best thing I’ve ever done
In more ways than one

@ShirleyDeeDesigns 11 months ago

It’s ironic that one of the side effects of drugs for osteoporosis is broken bones. I’m afraid to take them!

@gayscott2253 9 months ago

Thank you for taking the time to speak and share your knowledge on health and diseases. To have doctors who show kinds and concerns is so heartfelt. To have doctors like you is such a blessing. ❤😊

@thereseboogades8498 11 months ago

Dr. Brad Weening, Watching your eyes while Dr. Z or a guest speaks is hilarious - as are you both already! Your mind is on fast-mode all the time- Love it! I can see you are listening, processing, etc. & ready to jump in at any second. So fun to watch you & No, it doesn't look odd, silly or anything remotely negative. It's another indication of your fast-paced mind.
Great topic & one I need. Thanks so much & Greetings from Virginia Beach, Virginia 🎉😊

@KGinther-i9g 1 year ago

What frustrates me so much is the lack of medical advice/treatment from the family medicine system. I get that family docs are tremendously busy, but surely there can be more individualized information made available with follow up and proactive information. I was on a course of steroids. No information about Vit D, calcium, weight bearing exercise etc at all. I’ve been told I have a high Frax, but no ideas about how to mitigate my risk. Thank you for putting this information out!

@susanb1394 11 months ago

In 2022 I was found to have a fractured vertebrae. I exercise regularly and eat a very healthy diet. But I also drank my share of wine at the time. My osteoporosis specialist attributed the fracture in part due to my alcohol consumption, and after doing an extensive amount of research, I would have to agree. I was 63 at the time and I chose medication. I also stopped drinking alcohol and am extremely diligent about vitamins and nutrients. I am at osteopenia now and my lifestyle hasn’t been affected. I’m active, still eat very healthily, and I am happy with my prognosis.