Q&A: What should women do to keep their bones healthy?

MedicalXpress | 四月 29, 2026

One in 10 Americans experience osteoporosis, which significantly weakens bones and makes them more prone to fracture. Women comprise 80% of people with osteoporosis, and women approaching or in menopause are at the highest risk, according to Mary Jane De Souza, distinguished professor of kinesiology and physiology at Penn State. De Souza explained that May serves as both Osteoporosis Awareness Month and Women's Health Month, making it the ideal time for both women and men to learn how to maintain healthy bones for as long as possible.