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[Physical activities and bone mass in women]
F Commandre1, C Mehouas, E Fornaris
1Travail du Groupement Latin et Méditerranéen de Médecine du Sport, du Service d'EFR & Médecine du sport, Faculté de Médecine de Marseille, Faculté de Médecine de Nice.
Bulletin De L'Academie Nationale De Medecine
|October 1, 1995
Summary
Physical activity impacts bone mass, with intensive exercise potentially causing hormonal issues that decrease bone density. Moderate, regular exercise, however, can increase bone mass and help prevent osteoporosis.
Area of Science:
- Exercise physiology
- Bone biology
- Osteoporosis research