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Exercise Regularly to Protect Your Bones

Losing weight can provide a host of health benefits if you're overweight or obese. But according to a recent study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, people who lose weight by restricting calories – without exercising – increase their risk of osteoporosis and fractures.

The study examined participants who stuck to a calorie-restricted diet and participants who consumed their usual number of calories but exercised regularly. After one year, the dieters had lost an average of 2.2% of bone density in the lower spine and hip. The exercisers did not lose any significant amount of bone density.

If you're trying to lose weight, combining regular exercise with a healthful diet can help you protect your bones.