Tai Chi and yoga can help improve bone density and prevent falls. Both mind body practices increase mental focus, body awareness and breath work.  Individually these help boost our coordination and spatial awareness but combined they have even more benefits on our mental health and brain health. #fallsprevention #bonehealth #mindbodywellness #skeletonadventures #taichi #yoga #brainhealth

It’s no joke, you should check your medications for side effects. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you avoid hazardous drug combinations and work with you to safely reduce medications that are no longer necessary or can be at a lower dose. #healthyhabits #bonehealth #skeletonadventures #staystrong #fallsprevention

Taking a Falls prevention or balance class can help you protect your bones. In class you will work to improve strength and balance. You will also learn about making sure your house is set up for maximum safety. Vision and hearing checkups are also integral to staying safe. #saftey #fallsprevention #liftheavymetal #bonedensity #balance #skeletonadventures

Checking out the local live band scene in the city. #livebands #sightseeing #healthyhabits #skeletonadventures #spirtoffun

What type of movies do skeletons watch? Spine-Tiinglers! #scaryseason #screech #skeletonadventures #bonehealth

Our hands and wrists contain 54 bones, and working together we can reach out and lend a helping hand. #wegetbywithalittlehelpfromourfriends #funfacts #bonehealth #skeletonadventures

High impact sports like waking, dancing, hiking, basketball, running and resistance training help improve bone density. #fununderthesun #playthedayaway #skeletonadventures #staystrong #coloradovibes

Consider screening for bone health if you are over 65, a menopausal woman or have a family history of osteoporosis #dexa #bonehealth #calcium #bonedensity #skeletonadventures

Dogs have 319-321 bones depending on breed and length of the tail.  Cats have between 230 and 250 bones depending if it has extra toes and the length of the tail #dogtails #universalcatditributionsystem #funfacts #skeletonadventures #pets

One unexpected food for bone health is prunes. 5-6 prunes a day helped to restore bone density the hip bones of women in menopause. They are rich antioxidants and help to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. #healthyhabits #strongbones #skeletonadventures #nutrition #bonehealth #bonedensity #antioxidants

Vitamin D helps your body absorb Calcium. Two good ways to ways you can get Vitamin D is through sun exposure and from fatty fish like salmon. Here is a tasty way to add some Salmon to your menu.  https://www.foodbymaria.com/sheet-pan-salmon/ #catchingrays #what’sfordinner #bonehealth #skeletonadventures

More skeletal humor. #skeletonadventures #laughteristhebestmedicine #10yearanniversary #art

The foot and ankle have 26 bones. Here is a foot tapping video breaking down in song the names and locations of these bones . #footanatomy #skeletonadventures #liflonglearing #singalong

Resistance training benefits your skeleton by increasing bone density, improving bone strength and reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. All important reasons to lift heavy metal. #strengthtraining #skeletonadventures #staystrong #strongbones #healthyhabits #nutrition

Calcium is essential for bone health and is found in diary products and leafy greens.  Here   is a delicious recipe for Bitter Greens Salad with Beets and Oranges. #eatingwell #tastyfood #healthyhabits #bonehealth #skeletonadventures

Who thinks skeleton jokes are humerus? #skeletonadventures #laughteristhebestmedicine #10yearanniversary

The adult human body has 206 bones. We begin with 300 as newborns but some bones fuse together. Additionally due to individual differences in the number of vertebrae or ribs some people have as many as 213. Bones are the structural support system, giving our bodies shape and protection of vital organs like brain, heart and lungs. They store calcium and other minerals. Bone marrow is crucial for producing blood cells. Want to know all the names of the bones in our bodies? You

10 years ago I was on my weekly trip to Target (back when Target was cool) and I saw these Giant Skeletons (they were giant in 2016). I am not a big Halloween person, but my brain was like “I must have this!” So home we went, new skeleton in tow. I placed Mr. Bone Jangles and Rattles on my deck with a beer (very Colorado-outdoors, beer, dog) and the internet exploded with likes and laughter (the internet was much smaller in 2016).  10 Years later the fun continues. I’ve added