If you are one of the lucky few who doesnt experience some degree oflactose intolerance, youre in luck.

According to a recent study, eating dairy can actually be pretty beneficial to our healthespecially as we age.

Staying mobile helps keep the body youthful, and for that, strong bones are key.

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The importance of bone health

But how does bone health impact mobility?

In other words, our bones are always changing.

While we all know minerals like calcium are important for bone health, vitamins are also important.

Few foods contain vitamin D, but milk is frequently fortified with the essential nutrient.

However, if dairy isnt your idea of a good digestive time, there are plenty of nutrient-rich alternatives.

Managing the physiological changes related to aging is all about understanding the importance of nutrition.