How Old Are Your Bones?
Take this quiz to find out the state of your skeleton
It is never too late to get healthy, but every day you wait your body is ageing in ways that are often irreversible. Although your 'chronological age' might put you in the spring chicken category, we all have a 'physiological age' that reveals what's happening on the inside.
Do you know how old your body really is?
The health of your bones may tell you a lot about how well your body will age. Will you be active at 80? The real age of your bones is based on what you eat and drink, your hormones, when menopause occurs, the physical traumas you have sustained and the amount and type of exercise you do.
To cut through all the confusion, Dr Paula Moore (aka The Posture Doctor!) has created a short quiz to help you get a sense of your overall bone health.
Answer the questions below to find out if your bones are at risk*...
1. Were you more than 7Lbs overweight as a child? (+2)
2. Is there family history of joint replacements? (hips/knees) (+2)
3. Do you wake up stiff at least once a week? (+2)
4. Do you have a desk job? (+1)
5. Do you smoke? (+3)
6. Do you drink fizzy/sugary drinks several times a week? (+2)
7. Do you exercise more than twice a week? (-2)
8. Do you drink more than 2 caffeinated coffees or teas each day? (+1)
9. Do you have at least 3 portions of fruit/veg each day? (-2)
10. Have you had ongoing menstrual problems? (+2)
Total Scores: Take the indicated points for each 'yes' and record zero points for each 'no'
Score 0-5 (low to slight risk)
Score 6-10 (at risk)
Score 11+ (moderate-high risk)
How did you score? Take a look at Dr Paula's top three tips for healthy bones...
1. Eat an alkaline diet. Wheat, strong cheese, caffeine (and cigarettes), sugar, red meat, fizzy drinks and alcohol are all acidic and weaken bones. Our blood prefers to be slightly alkaline (opposite of acidic). Try eating more dark leafy veg, beans and peas, grains, seafood and seeds.
2. Weight-bearing exercise. You hear it all the time but weight-bearing exercise is absolutely crucial to strong bones. Fast paced walking, hiking, tennis, weight-lifting, Pilates, martial arts and dance are all good choices.
3. Improve your posture. Good posture is necessary for good bone health. If your body is out of its symmetrical alignment, there is uneven pressure and stress on your joints and this can lead to early wear and tear. Follow some of the free easy to do posture exercises found at posturevideos.com.
Do you know how old your body really is?
The health of your bones may tell you a lot about how well your body will age. Will you be active at 80? The real age of your bones is based on what you eat and drink, your hormones, when menopause occurs, the physical traumas you have sustained and the amount and type of exercise you do.
To cut through all the confusion, Dr Paula Moore (aka The Posture Doctor!) has created a short quiz to help you get a sense of your overall bone health.
Answer the questions below to find out if your bones are at risk*...
1. Were you more than 7Lbs overweight as a child? (+2)
2. Is there family history of joint replacements? (hips/knees) (+2)
3. Do you wake up stiff at least once a week? (+2)
4. Do you have a desk job? (+1)
5. Do you smoke? (+3)
6. Do you drink fizzy/sugary drinks several times a week? (+2)
7. Do you exercise more than twice a week? (-2)
8. Do you drink more than 2 caffeinated coffees or teas each day? (+1)
9. Do you have at least 3 portions of fruit/veg each day? (-2)
10. Have you had ongoing menstrual problems? (+2)
Total Scores: Take the indicated points for each 'yes' and record zero points for each 'no'
Score 0-5 (low to slight risk)
Score 6-10 (at risk)
Score 11+ (moderate-high risk)
How did you score? Take a look at Dr Paula's top three tips for healthy bones...
1. Eat an alkaline diet. Wheat, strong cheese, caffeine (and cigarettes), sugar, red meat, fizzy drinks and alcohol are all acidic and weaken bones. Our blood prefers to be slightly alkaline (opposite of acidic). Try eating more dark leafy veg, beans and peas, grains, seafood and seeds.
2. Weight-bearing exercise. You hear it all the time but weight-bearing exercise is absolutely crucial to strong bones. Fast paced walking, hiking, tennis, weight-lifting, Pilates, martial arts and dance are all good choices.
3. Improve your posture. Good posture is necessary for good bone health. If your body is out of its symmetrical alignment, there is uneven pressure and stress on your joints and this can lead to early wear and tear. Follow some of the free easy to do posture exercises found at posturevideos.com.
-Yahoo.com
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