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High intensity physical activity in early adolescence associated with stronger bones in adulthood

High intensity physical activity in early adolescence associated with stronger bones in adulthood

Peak bone mass occurs in young adulthood and is considered to be a marker of the risk of fracture and osteoporosis in later life. Hip fractures make up a large proportion of the osteoporosis disease burden.

Researchers measured physical activity using accelerometers worn at age 12, 14, 16 and 25 years. This is a device that measures a person’s movement for the whole time they wear it. The benefit of vigorous exercise was more evident in early adolescence than in later adolescence.

Read original article here: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2020/august/hip-bone-strength-research.html

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