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    • How can you keep your bones strong as you age?

      You can keep your bones stronger if you: Eat lots of fruits, veggies, and foods high in calcium; Ask your doctor if you need a vitamin D supplement. Older bodies absorb less of it from the sun...

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      After age 50, your body needs more of some vitamins and minerals from foods or supplements than before. They include: Calcium (to keep bones strong), Vitamin D (most people get it from sunlight, but some seniors may not get out enough)...

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