10 ways to safeguard against falls

June 6, 2013

From the Harvard Medical School HEALTHbeat newsletter

How strong are your bones?

You may have no idea — until a bone breaks when you push on a stuck window or bend down to pick up something you’ve dropped. Or worse, take an unexpected tumble off a curb or trip over an extension cord.

One of the critical goals of managing bone-thinning osteoporosis is to prevent the fractures that can threaten independence, steal mobility, trigger depression, and result in pain, disability, or even death.

These 10 simple steps can help safeguard your bones:

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