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Wrinkles and Bone Health are Linked

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[Editor's Note: I was surprised to hear that there is a correlation between wrinkles and bone health. Did you know that you can take some preventative measures by changing your diet? See what Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist has to say about this topic. -Renee]

No Laughing Matter: Wrinkles and Bone Health Linked

The potential link between skin and bone health is not surprising given that skin and bone share common protein building blocks called collagens. Aging contributes to collagen breakdown in the skin which leads to sagging and wrinkling. These changes may potentially cause bone thinning as well.

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ReneeJRoss 5 pts

It really is great to know that the food we eat can have such a positive impact on our skin and bones. I always believed that but it is nice to have the evidence to go along with my personal beliefs..

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HomeRearedChef 8 pts

It is simply amazing to learn this. And everything mentioned in the full post to aid in helping bone and skin be healthier, I was brought up eating. Wonderful to know!

~Virginia