bone health
05/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Go Mediterranean after menopause: Good for more than your heart, the diet is linked to better bone density and higher muscle mass
Keep your bones strong and healthy even after menopause by eating a Mediterranean diet. A study suggested that in addition to its heart-healthy benefits, the Mediterranean diet can also support the bone density and muscle mass of postmenopausal women. In the study, the researchers at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil […]
03/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Why gym class matters: Playing ball builds bones, balance and muscle strength in schoolchildren
The results of a major study by researchers from the University of Southern Denmark and the University of Copenhagen show that the type of exercise that children get in school can boost their physical health. According to data from the study, schoolchildren aged eight to ten years old “develop stronger bones, increased muscular strength, and improved balance” when […]
12/12/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Be flexible: Your bones and joints will reward you with these 5 benefits
Flexibility is an often-overlooked component of exercise, yet its inclusion in fitness regimens will prove beneficial in the long run. Among these benefits are those for the bones and joints. This was the recommendation issued by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in a 2015 press release. The organization explained that flexibility exercise plays an […]
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