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Morning exercise may be optimal for improving bone health

Mice that exercised soon after waking up had stronger and longer bones than those that exercised later in the day  

By Grace Wade

3 June 2024

A mouse running on a wheel

Morning exercise seemed to improve bone health in mice

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Morning workouts might make for stronger and longer bones compared with nighttime exercise, according to a study in mice.

Because bone mass starts declining in middle age, it is crucial to keep up with exercise, such as running, jumping and weightlifting, as we age – these movements put force on our bones and keep them strong, similar to how strength training builds muscle.

Lili Chen at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China and her colleagues analysed…

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