Osteoporosis can affect men as well as women

FALLBROOK – Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that occurs when a person loses too much bone, produces too little bone or both.

Though the disease is most often associated with women over 50, anyone can suffer from osteoporosis, which weakens bones and can make them more susceptible to breaks.

Exercise is a great way for men and women to build and maintain strong bones in an attempt to prevent the onset of osteoporosis.

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), weight-bearing exercises can help build and maintain bone density. But the NOF notes that men and women who have su...