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How to Run with Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is reduced bone density, where the bones are more porous and more likely to fracture upon impact or with a fall. Far from causing osteoporosis, weight-bearing exercises such as running actually increase bone density and help to prevent, or at least slow down the development of this disease. Although osteoporosis is often found in elite female runners, the cause is actually from low body weight and lack of menstruation, [...]