Experts recommend habits to maintain bone strength with age

9 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 1

Orthopedic surgeon Elizabeth Matzkin and Mayo Clinic endocrinologist Kurt Kennel said peak bone mass is reached around age 25, making later prevention and maintenance crucial.
They highlighted strength and weight-bearing exercise, a Mediterranean-style diet, protein, calcium and vitamin D, while warning that being underweight, smoking and heavy drinking raise fracture risk.
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