On a Diet? For Bones’ Sake, Step Up the Exercise!

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Losing weight if you’re overweight can help improve your health in many ways. But it can also take a toll on your bones. For example, a large observational study in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research in 2018 found that, among 1,361 people, those who lost at least 5 percent of the...

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