Maintaining bone health is essential for preserving independence and reducing the healthcare burden on aging populations.
Hormonal changes and loss of muscle mass also play a significant role.
I think it’s hard to generalize, says Dr. Singer, who was not involved in the research.
I discuss healthy weight with my patients in terms of cardiovascular risk, diabetes, and other diseases.
They were roughly evenly split between men and women.
They also had increased bone density in their femurs (thigh bones).
Study authors saw no effect on overall bone health measures related to the diet and exercise interventions.
He has interviewed doctors and pharmaceutical representatives in the U.S. and abroad.
Rauf lives in Seattle, Washington.
