Health Uncle:Spine Preservation

To preserve your spine through old age,you must understand what the causes of bone loss are.Heavy drinking and smoking cause bone loss.So do a sedentary lifestyle,too much caffeine,salt and protein in the diet,and certain drugs such as cortisone.You must also take care of your back by maintaining good posture,lifting properly,exercising your back muscles and getting enough calcium.Women suffer the most from spinal fractures,but as men are living longer,more of them are being seen with the telltale hunched backs.It's not where we want to go,so consider strengthening your spine while you can.