Osteoporosis
Effect of resistance training on postmenopausal bone loss is focus of review
Published in Women's Health Weekly, September 7th, 2006
According the review from England, "Conflicting evidence exists regarding the optimum exercise for postmenopausal bone loss. A systematic review and meta-analysis was undertaken to evaluate the effects of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of progressive, high-intensity resistance training on bone mineral density (BMD) amongst postmenopausal women."
"Structured electronic searching of multiple databases and hand-searching of key journals and reference lists was undertaken to locate relevant...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Women's Health Weekly
More Articles from Women's Health Weekly
- Breast Cancer
Ki-67 expression found in breast fluid may be biomarker for early cancer detection - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Gender influences sensitivity to rectosigmoid distension in irritable bowel syndrome - Stroke
Healthy behaviors decrease risk of ischemic stroke in women - Type 2 Diabetes
Dairy intake may lower risk of type 2 diabetes in older to middle-aged minority women - Type 2 Diabetes
Ethnicity plays major role in women as risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes - Assisted Reproduction
Fertility preservation is possible after surgery/chemotherapy for malignant germ cell tumors - More from this issue of Women's Health Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
