Less sitting, more moving strengthens bones at any age
Study: Replace sitting with light activity for stronger bones at any age.
Why it matters
- Less sitting, more light activity improves bone health.
- Small movement increases reduce fracture risk.
- Benefits span all ages, from kids to seniors.
By the numbers
- Swapping 30 minutes of sitting for light activity boosts bone health.
- Study includes all ages, from kids to seniors.
The big picture
- Promote activity, reduce sitting in public health strategies.
- Doctors should prescribe movement like medication.
- Create walkable cities, parks for activity-friendly environments.
What they're saying
- Personal stories show walking's benefits.
- Experts stress replacing sitting with activity.
Caveats
- Some data from self-reports may be less accurate.
- Not all studies considered nutrition or body weight.
- Few studies directly tested replacing sitting with activity.
What’s next
- Implementing activity-friendly environments and policies.