Why Exercise Is Essential to Treat and Prevent Osteoporosis

Exercise is crucial for both treating and preventing osteoporosis, a condition where the body loses too much or makes too little bone tissue.

Even though exercise with osteoporosis only modestly affects your bone mineral density, it has a huge effect on strength, flexibility, and balance — all of which keep you upright and sturdy. This can help prevent falls and potentially life-threatening fractures. In this video, we take a dive into the inner workings of your bones to understand how physical activity treats and prevents osteoporosis.

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Brittany Doohan

Brittany Doohan was the Content Director at HealthiNation and is currently the Editorial Director at Medscape. Through her work with Medscape, she won a Silver Telly Award in May 2022 for "Sleepless Nation: A Public Health Epidemic — Episode 2: A Decade Without a Diagnosis." She has worked in health journalism and video production for more than 8 years, and loves the challenge of explaining complex topics in an easy-to-understand and creative way.

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Alexandra Schwarz, MD

Dr. Schwarz is board eligible Sleep Medicine and board certified Family Medicine physician. She is a member of the AASM and ABFM.

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