Did you know... that high blood pressure can increase the risk of getting osteoporosis in later life? Researchers measured the blood pressure and bone density of volunteer women over a period of three and a half years and found that the women who had the highest blood pressure had a greater and faster loss of calcium from their bones, increasing their risk of fractures. The good news is that you can lower blood pressure and prevent calcium losses with a few simple measures, such as cutting down on salt and high fat foods, quitting smoking and eating more fruit and vegetables.