Keep your joints healthy

• Warm up before exercise to allow the muscles to loosen up and avoid injuries.

• Don’t over-exercise – the body needs time to repair.

• Change your sitting and standing positions frequently to give specific joints some rest.

• Proper footwear is important for bone and joint health Women who use high heel shoes regularly have a 10 times greater chance of developing joint pains and problems.

• Take adequate doses of calcium & vitamin D Exposure to sunlight allows the body to manufacture vitamin D from cholesterol, even 15 minutes per day is enough.

• Excess alcohol intake has a direct effect on bone strength

• Smoking is toxic and can affect bone density.