HealthDay operates under the strictest editorial standards. Our syndicated news content is completely independent of any financial interests, is based solely on industry-respected sources and the latest scientific research, and is carefully fact-checked by a
team of industry experts to ensure accuracy.
All articles are edited and checked for factual accuracy by our
Editorial Team prior to being published.
HeathDay is committed to maintaining the highest possible levels of impartial editorial standards in the content that we present on our website. All of our articles are chosen independent of any financial interests. Editors and writers make all efforts to clarify any financial ties behind the studies on which we report.
(HealthDay News) -- As you age, your bones tend to lose density, become weaker and are more likely to fracture. Regular exercise is one of the best ways to help keep bones strong.
Besides recommending that you get enough bone-building vitamin D and calcium in your diet, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these exercise recommendations:
Walking and jogging.
Hiking.
Cross-country skiing.
Stair-climbing machines, or climbing stationary stairs.
Dancing and jumping rope.
Sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, field hockey and softball.
The content contained in this article is over two years old. As such our recommendation is that you reference the articles below for the latest updates on this topic. This article has been left on our site as a matter of historic record. Please contact us at solutions@healthday.com with any questions.
