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Caminhada pode reverter perda óssea

Book Review   by:Jerson Aranha     Original Authors: Saúde em Movimento; Jerson
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This abstract was translated from CAMINHADA AJUDA REVERTER PERDA ÓSSEA
 
Walking can reverse bone loss.

Scientists rated the Johns Hopkins Hospital said in its latest study that walks can help in reversing the loss of bone mass, when coupled with a common treatment against prostate cancer by reducing, by consequence, the risk of fractures and osteoporosis.

The survey relied on volunteers who were being treated with deprivação of androgênio and radiotherapy.

The results indicate that after two months, the walks of past fast, for half an hour daily, five days per week, increasing to 0.49% bone mass.

The control group, which had carried out the physical exercises, presented a loss of bone mass of 2.2% in the period of two months, common in older people, even if they are healthy (fall of 0.5% to 1% per year ).
Published: November 01, 2007   
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