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Avoiding Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis runs in my family. My mother has it, and I'm worried that I'm headed down the same road simply because of genetics. I've read that weight-bearing exercise helps maintain bone mass. What weight-bearing exercise do you do? And how do you keep it interesting, so you don't get bored when working out?

Long-Life Tips

Make Time for Exercise

Three hours of life can be gained for every hour spent exercising -- a good bargain, no? The timing of exercise is not so crucial. What is crucial is that it is done regularly -- not episodically, in extreme cold or heat, or in an initial burst. ... View slideshow >>

Long-Life Tips

Do Serious Strength Training, with Weights, Two Days a Week

You guessed it -- for the rest of your life. As your body ages, your bones thin and your muscle mass begins to decrease, making you more susceptible to serious injury. Only strength training can reverse the tide and prevent atrophy. ... View slideshow >>

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