From the age of 35, our bone density starts to decline as the amount we lose begins to overtake the amount we make naturally. But, if recent studies are anything to go by, there are simple ways to change this.
Exercise is the first one. A study in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle showed that the rate of decline in bone and muscle mass can be slowed if we stay physically active. However, woman&home's resident doctor, Dr Amir Khan, warns that a walking workout won't be enough to see bone growth with age.
