Osteoporosis patients should not be afraid to exercise regularly, say experts

UK ’s first exercise guidance on bone disease affecting 3m in Britain encourages people to move moreMillions of people with osteoporosis should not be afraid to exercise regularly, experts have said in guidance aimed at boosting bone health, cutting the risk of falls and improving posture.The condition, which weakens bones and makes them more likely to break, affects more than 3 million people in the UK and more than 150 million worldwide.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Osteoporosis Society Health NHS Medical research Science Source Type: news