Staying Healthy
Staying active despite osteoporosis
There are many ways to play it safe while gaining the health benefits of exercise.
Whether it comes after a broken bone or a low bone density reading, a diagnosis of osteoporosis spurs you to rethink your relationship with exercise. Do I need to take it easy or change my current activities to avoid falls and fractures? What exercises will help protect my bones? If I haven't been very active in the past, how should I start?
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