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Tuesday, October, 07, 2008

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posted 02/11/2008, comments (0)

Exercise for Bone Health: Part Three, DO's and DON'Ts

Here are a list of helpful DO's and DON'Ts recommended by Dr. Michael Hewitt, research director for exercise science and exercise physiology at Canyon Ranch Health Resort in Tucson, Ariz., for those exercising for their bone health: DO consult with a doctor before beginning any new exercise program. In particular, you may want to ask... Read moreChevron
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posted 02/06/2008, comments (0)

Inspiring 100-year-old with Osteoporosis!

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the story (and photo!) of this incredible, energetic lady who lifts weights and exercises for two hours daily. Ida Wasserman suffers from osteoporosis and she used to walk hunched over a walker. But she says she's improved tremednously since she started working out several years ago. Check this out at... Read moreChevron
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posted 01/14/2008, comments (2)

Exercise for Bone Health: Part Two, Middle Age

Yen Cheong, a New Yorker in her 30s, works out regularly for the sake of her overall health. Every week she runs about 25 miles and takes at least three spinning classes. But while the regimen is great for her heart, she knows she must take special care of her bones - as an Asian woman with a slender build, she could be at particular at risk of... Read moreChevron
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posted 01/10/2008, comments (2)

Exercise for Bone Health: Part One, Older Age

About four times a week, Marilyn Hoder-Salmon, 73, heads to the gym. She stays about an hour at a time, and her workout includes stretching, lifting 8 lb. free weights and using either stationary bicycle or the treadmill. She's been following this routine for about six years. "If I don't make it for a few days, I feel... Read moreChevron
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