Healthy Habits You Should Establish in Your 20s
Most people reach their peak bone mass between the ages of 25 and 30, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Once a person enters their 20s, the body no longer forms new bone as readily as before. So it is important to get adequate calcium and exercise to promote bone health. Calcium is especially important as a building block of bone tissue. Men and women should take vitamin D and calcium supplements to make sure their bodies are getting the daily amount needed. Adults also need at least 30 minutes of activity, such as a brisk walk, 4 or more days per week.
Reviewed by:
Review Date:
June 3, 2015Citation:
Image courtesy of Martinmark | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Sherry Young | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Stockyimages | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Tamsindove | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Peshkova | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Ankdesign | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Dml5050 | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Irina Bogolapova | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Syda Productions | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Scott Griessel | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Epicstock | Dreamstime.com Women's Health, "5 Small Changes That Can Improve Your Health in Your 20s, 30s, and Beyond" My Life Stages, "Women's Health Recommendations | In Your 20s and 30s" University of Utah Health Care, "Young Adulthood - 20s" Healthy Women, "Health in Your 20s" Go Red for Women, "Managing Heart Disease Risk At Any Age" Time, "Diet and Nutrition" CDC, "Your Survival Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel" Ortho Info, "Healthy Bones at Every Age" MD Anderson Cancer Center, "Women: Tips to stay healthy at every age" CDC, "STDs in Adolescents and Young Adults" Southeast Sports Care," Health at Every Age" Queensland Government, "Women's health through the decades"
Last Updated:
June 3, 2015