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Is osetoporosis genetic... should i be taking supplements if all my family have it?
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Exercise..: ...With and without weights, will help lessen your chance of osteoporosis developing. Bones don't just sit there. They are constantly remodeling themselves. If you want to keep bones strong, stress them with both weights and cardio exercises regularly.
Answered 4/18/2013
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