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Bone Mineral Density
Exercise and calcium intake positively affect bone mineral density in women
February 23rd, 2006
Exercise and calcium intake positively affect bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Researchers at the University of Arizona in Tucson report, "The aim of this study was to examine the association of exercise frequency and calcium intake (CI) with change in regional and total bone mineral density (BMD) in a group of postmenopausal women completing 4 years of progressive strength training." E.C. Cussler and colleagues explained, "One hundred sixty-seven calcium-supplemented (800 mg/day) sedentary women (56.1±4.5 years) randomized to a progressive strength training exercise program or to control were followed for 4 years. Fifty-four...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-02-23)
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