What do John Hopkins University Researchers and Dr. Nancy have in common?

They both agree that:

Weight Bearing exercises are mandatory for stronger bones! 

Exercise in any form - mild, moderate or intense - is good for you and can help reduce the risk of disease and keep the heart healthy.

But when it comes to strengthening bones, milder forms of activity may not be enough.

Researchers concluded that neither overall aerobic fitness nor mild physical activity had a significant effect on bone density. Greater muscle strength, however, was associated with stronger bones.

''Although some activity may be better than none at all for certain aspects of health, like heart health, milder forms of activity may not be sufficient to hold off or attenuate the age-related decline in bone,'' says lead researcher Dr. Kerry J. Stewart of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.

Source: Journal of Internal Medicine, 2002; 252, 5, 381-388

Dr. Nancy recommends Strong Women, Strong Bones by Dr. Miriam Nelson, PhD. as an excellent read for supercharging your bone health!  Strong Women, Strong Bones received the esteemed “Books for a Better Life Award” for best wellness book of 2000 from the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Don't forget to check out:

http://www.drnancytalks.com/?content&id=40   for Dr. Nancy's Feature on Healthy, Stronger Bones!