In an article published today by EverydayHealth.com , new research shows that an active lifestyle is not only good for heart and muscles but it is also good for your bones. As you age your bones begin to loose density causing conditions such as osteoporosis , which can increase the possibility of a broken bone and other health problems later in life.
The study, done by a team from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, found that participating in load bearing activities ‚ €like soccer, baseball, or volleyball ‚ €increased their bone density over a 5 year period while those who lived a more sedentary lifestyle experienced a decrease in bone density over the same period.
The time to start caring about your health is now. Osteoporosis is believed to begin setting in at age 25 so there has never been a better time to start taking a proactive role in your health. Participating in vigorous activities that you get your body moving and heart pumping is fun and good for your health. Being conscious about what you eat, especially those foods that are high in calcium and vitamin D to promote good bone health. There are many great resources online, like prohealth.com , that provide you with all the information you need to live a long and healthy life.