Did you know that there are 206 bones in the human body? These structures are essential for sustaining the body and protecting the organs. Therefore, it is very important to take care of bone health. What a lot of people don't know is that there are bad habits for bone health, but we've listed what they are so you can learn about them from today and avoid them.
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Bad habits for bones
Worn bones can be more prone to fractures. In addition, they also increase the chances of osteoporosis, which is a disease characterized by loss of bone mass and which affects millions of Brazilians. See below which habits you may even think are innocent, but are terrible for your bone health.
1. smoking
The habit of smoking causes several damages to health and this is not news to anyone. However, the effects of smoking on bone health are poorly publicized. Some studies indicate that nicotine decreases the activity of cells responsible for absorbing calcium (osteoblasts), which is the most important mineral for bones.
2. Lack of sun exposure
Excess exposure to sunlight is harmful, however, many people avoid exposing themselves to the sun even for short periods of time. This is harmful to the bones because the sun's rays contribute to the formation of vitamin D, which aids in the absorption of calcium.
3. Sleep a bit
Sleeping is essential for the renewal of our tissues, therefore, maintaining bone health also requires good hours of sleep. People who have deregulated sleep are more likely to develop problems such as osteoporosis.
4. Wear uncomfortable shoes
Shoes are items that serve to cushion the weight of the body. Incorrectly sized shoes, very thin soles and high heels can be harmful to bones, as that shoes that are too tight can cause toe deformities and heels that are too high can damage the spine cervical.
