One of them is exercise. Regular walking, for four hours or more a week, has been found to reduce to chance of a hip fracture by about 40 percent or more. The use of weights or other strength-based exercises can also help. Exercise in general is helpful because it slows mineral loss in your bones, and general bone loss, making it easier to keep your bones healthy and strong.
Getting a good amount of calcium intake can also be important. About 99 percent of the calcium in your body is in your bones and teeth, and for that matter, your body needs calcium to perform many essential functions, so it will tap the calcium in your bones if necessary, leading to bone loss. Keeping your calcium intake higher can help to prevent this problem. As well, a regular intake of Vitamin D is helpful, as it promotes and is necessary for calcium absorption in your bones. Spending a short time in the sun a few times a week should help with this, though doctors recommend food supplements as a safer alternative. As well, it is best not to smoke or to drink more than one or two alcoholic drinks a day, as smoking leads to bone loss, and alcohol will make it harder to absorb calcium.