3 Strategies to Prevent Osteoporosis, Build Strong Bones

Exercise, food, and supplements can have a big effect—without dangerous side effects

Dance, yoga, and Tai Chi are gentle forms of exercise that can improve bone health. kudla/Shutterstock

There are alternatives to osteoporosis drug therapies that can keep your bones healthy and help to prevent bone fractures.

An estimated 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mass, with (mostly postmenopausal) women outnumbering men 2–1, but both experience fractures, which lower quality of life.