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Bone Health Made Easy

From the Show: Health Radio
Summary: How can you protect bone health as an adult?
Air Date: 3/4/16
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
Guest Bio: Ken Howayeck, MD
Dr. Ken HowayeckHaving been in private practice over 22 years as a board certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon and surgical instructor, Dr. Ken Howayeck in recent years has dedicated himself to the identification and effective counseling needed to best address osteoporosis and its onset. Having written various medical self-help books, his most recent and popular book is entitled Bone Health Made Easy.

As a sought-after speaker who attracts many through his comfortable teaching style and ability to clearly dispel the myths that continue to prevail with modern bone health, he founded Five Star Onsite Testing. Five Star’s bone health awareness and screening programs can be found in many clinics, public forums, and with those in these industries having a heightened appreciation for self-empowerment.
Bone Health Made Easy
Your bones provide structure, protect organs, secure muscles, and contain calcium.

Bones are constantly changing, generating new tissue to replace the old. As you age, it's important to maintain good bone health.

How can you protect bone health as an adult?

According to Dr. Ken Howayeck, there are four key elements:

  • Get plenty of calcium.
  • Pay attention to vitamin D.
  • Strengthen bone density through physical activity.
  • Avoid substance abuse.

Listen in as Dr. Howayeck joins Melanie to discuss bone health.