Physical activity early in life may prevent osteoporosis later
There are several things that people can do to protect their bones from fractures caused by osteoporosis, like getting a prescription to buy Canadian Fosamax.
There are several things that people can do to protect their bones from fractures caused by osteoporosis, like getting a prescription to buy Canadian Fosamax. While this medication may be helpful for older individuals, new research from Sweden suggests that exercise during one's 20s may also be beneficial.
Previous studies demonstrated that physical activity before and during puberty can add bone mass and support healthy development of the skeleton. The new research indicates that this response to exercise still occurs in men during early adulthood.
The team of scientists studied the bone health of 833 men, and discovered that subjects who increased their levels of physical activity between the ages of 19 and 24 added more bone mass to their hips, lumbar spine, arms and lower legs, as reported in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. On the other hand, those who became less physically active during this time period had bones that grew more brittle.
"The men who increased or maintained high levels of physical activity also developed larger and thicker bones in their lower arms and legs," said researcher Mattias Lorentzon. "These findings suggest that maintaining or, ideally, increasing physical activity can improve bone growth in our youth, which probably reduces the risk of fractures later on."
More than 40 million people in the U.S. either have osteoporosis or are at risk for the disease, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
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