Regular physical activity in adolescence or youth leads to long term benefits on bone health and body composition
1. Participation in competitive sport at age 13-16 was associated with higher midlife lean mass & bone mineral density (BMD), and better physical performance +
1. Participation in competitive sport at age 13-16 was associated with higher midlife lean mass & bone mineral density (BMD), and better physical performance +
2. compared to no exercise or physical activity.
*However, BMD might be impaired if menarche occurs late (>14 years of age)
Reference:
doi.org/10.3390/jcm912…
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*However, BMD might be impaired if menarche occurs late (>14 years of age)
Reference:
doi.org/10.3390/jcm912…
#MedTwitter #exercise #BMD
3a. The high level of physical activity in female athletes is associated with improved muscle mass, BMD and bone mineral content (BMC), and physical activity during youth seems to have a beneficial effect on bone mass and helps to prevent bone loss due to aging.
3b: Women who were either runners or swimmers during youth had similar benefits on bone health in later life (age 54-73 years).
Reference:
doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2…
Reference:
doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2…
4. Take home message
*Regular & consistent physical activity (such as running, swimming or playing a sport) during adolescence or youth leads to better bone health, and prevents osteoporosis in women (after menopause).
*Exercise is associated with long-term health benefits.
*Regular & consistent physical activity (such as running, swimming or playing a sport) during adolescence or youth leads to better bone health, and prevents osteoporosis in women (after menopause).
*Exercise is associated with long-term health benefits.
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