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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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
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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An in-depth look at the scientific understanding of bone health and injuries in adult long-distance runners.
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Overtraining is the most common cause, but diet and other factors can play a role.
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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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We need to consider our bone health from a young age to ensure a solid frame for life.