Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and exercise

DEAR MAYO CLINIC:  My 70-year-old mother is an active person. She enjoys being outdoors, hiking and boating, and regularly playing tennis with a group of other women. Recently, she was diagnosed with osteoporosis and is worried about maintaining her active lifestyle for fear of injury. Can she continue to exercise? If so, which types of exercises will be best for her? Answer: Congratulations to your mother for remaining active as she ages. Exercise is an important…
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