Stop smoking, save your bones

Smoking can affect many parts of your body, even your bones and joints.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons lists these musculoskeletal problems that can be triggered by smoking:
Increased risk of osteoporosis.
Decreased bone density.
Reduced ability to absorb calcium.
Reduced protection provided by estrogen replacement therapy.
Increased risk of hip fracture as a person ages.
Increased risk of developing an exercise-related injury.
(Source: HealthDay News)