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Bones are in a constant cycle called remodelling, with the construction of new bone occurring as the old bone breaks down to be reabsorbed into the body. The bones not only act as your support system, the skeleton, but also as a storage facility for minerals. When other body tissues require these minerals the bones can provide them. You need to build bones by exercising. Any load bearing exercise will do. Take the stairs and avoid the lift. Lift weights (they don’t have to be heavy ones!) in the gym. Dancing, playing tennis or just plain old brisk walking will suffice. About 30 minutes a day of this kind of exercise will do you the world of good and keep you standing tall.


As we age bones become brittle and can snap like a twig, with the accompanying noise. When you are younger they bend and spring back. If you break a bone later in life the healing time is increased and the break may not mend neatly leaving you with a visible lump or bump.


Calcium is a bone’s best friend. Calcium is found in, amongst other things, nuts, broccoli and dairy products such as yoghurt and cheese. If you don’t like the taste of milk make creamy sauces and eat ice cream while comforting yourself with the notion that a bowl of Rocky Road is to benefit your health.


Vitamin D works in conjunction with calcium to stop bones becoming thin or brittle, or as we age, fights osteoporosis so plenty of sunshine and time spent outdoors is essential. The nerves, muscles and the heart also rely on calcium to function. The body does not produce calcium so we need it in our diet. If there is not enough in the body to satisfy the needs of these tissues the bones will break down to provide it, resulting in thin brittle snappy bones. If you can’t be bothered to keep an eye on your diet just take a pill everyday. Loss of mobility is annoying and ageing. Start doing gentle exercise to maintain ease of movement such as yoga or pilates. Yoga is easily done at home, with a DVD or even a book. Pilates is better in a class where the instructor can adjust your positions so you get the most out of your efforts. You can regain an astonishing amount of mobility so do not think it’s not worth giving it a go.


It is never too soon to start preventative exercise and eating thoughtfully. Oh, by the way, a bunch of swans is called a bevy or a lamentation and swans in flight formation are called a wedge – learning new things keeps you young so exercise your brain too. Happy Trails, Readers, Happy Trails.


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