3 Ways to Decrease Stress and Help our Bones. Stress affects more than just our mood—it can also impact our bone density, increasing the risk of osteoporosis. The science teaches us that the stress cortisol hormone, pulls calcium out of our bones which is a major building block for our bone density and strength. Many of us know this, but that knowledge can add to our stress. If you're feeling that way, you're not alone—I'm right there with you.

You may have been advised, "don't bend and twist" or "whatever you do, don’t fall." Like many poeple, you might wonder what these precautions really mean. Let me explain:

You may have been advised, "don't bend and twist" or "whatever you do, don’t fall." Like many people, you might wonder what these precautions really mean. Let me explain: