Exercise to prevent disease

9 Ways Exercise Keeps You Healthy

Sure, getting sweaty will keep you slender—but it’ll also help prevent osteoporosis, fatigue, cancer, and more

Osteoporosis

About 10 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis and another 18 million have low bone mass. There’s no cure, but researchers at the Medical College of Georgia found that study participants who exercised regularly were able to maintain greater bone density. “Exercising for at least 30 to 45 minutes daily can help to reduce bone loss,” says Reneé Balconi, fitness expert and founder of Balconi Top Traning. “Physical activity causes the muscles and tendons to pull on the bone, which triggers cells to create more bone.”

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