Stronger Bones in Older Women Linked to Mediterranean Diet and Exercise: Study Finds
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A new study has found that older women who followed a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet combined with regular physical activity for three years significantly improved their bone density, particularly in the lower back. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, highlights a promising approach to preventing age-related bone deterioration—especially during weight loss.
Researchers focused on 924 adults aged 55 to 75 with metabolic syndrome and overweight or obesity. It was part of the larger PREDIMED-Plus trial, a major lifestyle intervention project conducted across 23 medical centers in Spain.
Half of the participants followed a traditional Mediterranean diet with no calorie restriction or exercise requirements. The other half followed a modified plan:
• 30% reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet
• Daily walking for 45 minutes (6 days/week)
• Strength, flexibility, and balance exercises (3 days/week)
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