In the middle of a bushfire emergency, I tripped and sustained an injury that would deliver a sobering lesson in the universal experience of ageing. It was time to start taking care of my bones — by lifting heavy weights.
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Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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In the middle of a bushfire emergency, I tripped and sustained an injury that would deliver a sobering lesson in the universal experience of ageing. It was time to start taking care of my bones — by lifting heavy weights.
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Vegans, including those who ate enough calcium and protein, had greater risk of bone fractures, a new study has found. If you want to eat a vegan diet or meat-free diet, here's what you should know and how to do it well.
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Race walkers on a low-carbohydrate, high-fat ketogenic diet showed early signs indicative of bone loss.
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An in-depth look at the scientific understanding of bone health and injuries in adult long-distance runners.
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Research has raised concerns that activities like cycling and swimming may put too little pressure on bones.
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Skeletal strength is built in our teenage years – but high-calcium foods, vitamin D and exercise help at any age
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Studying how athletes' bones contort during exercise is helping scientists understand which exercise is best for maintaining healthy bones as we age.
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The idea that modest strength training exercise can help build bone mass was too good to be true.
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High impact hops, skips and jumps can be just what strong bones need
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Another reason for older runners to include regular sprints in their training.