{"id":213,"date":"2024-06-07T19:32:37","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T19:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/?page_id=213"},"modified":"2025-10-23T10:43:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T10:43:31","slug":"luu-tervis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/naine\/luu-tervis\/","title":{"rendered":"Bone Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bone Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Age-related changes in the body are natural, but women over 40 must pay special attention to their bone health. As menopause approaches and estrogen levels decline, the risk of bone loss and osteoporosis increases. This topic deserves special focus to ensure a long and healthy life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Role of Estrogen in Bone Health<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Estrogen is a female sex hormone that plays a key role in maintaining bone health. It supports bone tissue renewal and calcium absorption, both of which are essential for strong bones. During menopause, estrogen levels drop sharply, which can accelerate the loss of bone density and increase the risk of osteoporosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition and Bone Health<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Proper nutrition is crucial for maintaining bone health. The following nutrients are especially important:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Calcium<\/strong>\u2013 the main building block of bones. Women over 40 should aim for at least 1200 mg of calcium per day. Good sources include dairy products, leafy green vegetables, almonds, and calcium-fortified foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Vitamin D<\/strong> \u2013 helps the body absorb calcium. Sunlight is the best source, but it can also be obtained from foods such as fatty fish, egg yolks, and vitamin D\u2013fortified dairy products. Supplements may also be necessary, especially in Estonia\u2019s climate!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Protein<\/strong> \u2013 important for both muscle and bone health. Good sources include meat, fish, eggs, legumes, and nuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Physical activity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Regulaarne f\u00fc\u00fcsiline aktiivsus on kriitiline luude tervise s\u00e4ilitamiseks. J\u00e4rgnevad tegevused on eriti kasulikud ja ka meie programmi baasiks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Weight Training<\/strong> weight-bearing exercises help increase bone density and strengthen muscles, which in turn support the bones. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Cardiovascular exercise<\/strong> \u2013 walking, running, dancing, and other high-intensity activities support both heart and bone health. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Balance and flexibility exercises<\/strong> \u2013 yoga and Pilates improve balance and reduce the risk of falls, which can lead to fractures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Some women choose hormone replacement therapy to ease menopausal symptoms and protect bone health. HRT can help compensate for the lack of estrogen and slow down bone loss. However, it is essential to consult with a doctor before starting HRT to discuss the benefits and risks. Recent scientific approaches recommend starting HRT sooner rather than later, as its benefits are generally considered to outweigh potential risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Lifestyle Choices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • Quitting smoking<\/strong> \u2013 smoking can accelerate bone loss and increase the risk of osteoporosis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Limiting alcohol<\/strong> \u2013 excessive alcohol consumption can harm bone health. Consider reducing intake to just a couple of wine nights per week or one glass per day with dinner. Of course, complete abstinence is best, but total restriction may not be realistic for everyone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Reducing stress<\/strong> \u2013 chronic stress can affect hormonal balance and bone health. Relaxation techniques such as meditation and yoga can be helpful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Regular Health Check-Ups<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Regular medical check-ups are important for monitoring bone health and detecting osteoporosis early. Your doctor may recommend measuring bone density (using the DEXA method) to assess bone condition and, if necessary, begin treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Luu tervis Vanusega seotud muutused kehas on loomulikud, kuid \u00fcle 40-aastased naised peavad p\u00f6\u00f6rama erilist t\u00e4helepanu just oma luude tervisele. Menopausi l\u00e4henedes ja \u00f6strogeeni taseme langemisega suureneb luude h\u00f5renemise ja osteoporoosi risk. Kindalsti tuleb sellele teemale t\u00e4helepanu p\u00f6\u00f6rata, et elada pikaealiselt t\u00e4isv\u00e4rtuslikku elu. \u00d6strogeeni roll luu tervises \u00d6strogeen on naissuguhormoon, millel on oluline roll luude […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":21,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"no-title-sticky-header","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-213","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=213"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/213\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":949,"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/213\/revisions\/949"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}