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Soccer may help girls fight osteoporosis
Experts say that if you want your daughter to have strong bones, you should encourage her to play soccer or other so-called "impact sports." This type of sport involves a combination of weight-bearing exercise and repetitive, "impact-loading" from jumping and running. It has been shown to build bone mineral density in adolescent girls better than some other activities. Building bone density during the teen years is considered crucial for healthy bone development, helping to ward off osteoporosis.
(HealthDay News) UPDATED 05/07/2008Click here to read the full story
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