Originally published October 21 2005
Report says exercise is an effective way to prevent osteoporosis
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The "Move it or Lose it" report made by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) emphasizes exercises that promote lifelong bone health.
"One of the best ways to build and maintain healthy bones is through exercise," noted Professor Helmut Minne, IOF Board member and author of Move it or Lose it: How exercise helps to build and maintain strong bones, prevent falls and fractures and speed rehabilitation.
The report was issued at a press event in Berlin, Germany by International Osteoporosis Foundation-IOF to mark World Osteoporosis Day -- WOD 2005.
The launch took place during a press event organized by the Nationale Initiative gegen Osteoporose, a consortium of leading organizations and people fighting osteoporosis in the country.
Osteoporosis, in which the bones become fragile and break easily, is one of the world's most devastating and common chronic diseases.
It strikes one in three women over 50 worldwide (more than breast cancer) and one in five men (more than prostate cancer).
* Because bone is living tissue, which renews itself continuously, it requires regular stimulation from physical activity.
* In girls, the bone tissue accumulated during the ages of 11-13 approximately equals the amount lost during the 30 years following menopause.
* One study in Finland shows that the most physically active young girls gain about 40% more bone mass than the least active girls of the same age.
The result: pain, loss of movement, inability to perform daily chores, and in many cases, death.
Osteoporosis can, to a certain extent, be prevented, it can be easily diagnosed and effective treatments are available.
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is the only worldwide organization dedicated to the fight against osteoporosis.
It brings together scientists, physicians, patient societies and corporate partners.
Working with its 170 member societies in 84 locations, and other healthcare-related organizations around the world, IOF encourages awareness and prevention, early detection and improved treatment of osteoporosis.
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