Washington Post reported on foods to support strong bones featuring Heidi Prather, DO, sports medicine and hip preservation physiatrist at HSS, and founder of the HSS Lifestyle Medicine Program.

By the time many people think seriously about bone health, age-related bone loss is probably already happening. The foods and drinks you consume throughout life have a substantial impact on your future bone health – so it’s never too early to optimize your diet to support your skeleton.

Building and maintaining strong bones helps provide structural support for the body and reduces the risk of osteoporosis and fractures as you age, said Dr. Prather.

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