High Impact Exercise Can Help Decrease Bone Density Loss After Menopause
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Read moreHow to prevent falls (part 2)
Keep your muscles strong.
Nine out of ten hip fractures are caused by falls. Exercises that maintain muscle strength, endurance, and balance can lower your risk for falls.
In one study, women who hadn't exercised in a year were at higher risk for hip fracture, even if they didn't have osteoporosis.
A regular exercise routine can cut your risk of a fall by 20-30%.
Hip fractures - the scary statistics
1/3 of adults over age 65 fall. 10% break their hip. Many don’t recover to their prior level of function
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