Your bones notice every smoke, sip, and snooze you skip. Small habits can make or break your skeleton.
Lifestyle factors like smoking, excessive alcohol, and poor sleep negatively impact bone health. A study in BMJ Open found that smoking and heavy drinking significantly increase fracture risk and bone loss in older adults (Kanis et al., 2005).
Quit smoking, limit alcohol to no more than one drink daily (if at all), and aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep. Small positive changes in these areas can help preserve bone mass and overall health.