11 Oct 2024 • Patients with osteoporosis need to engage in ≥ 300 min/week physical activity to significantly reduce their mortality risk. The higher the volume of physical activity, the lower the risk of death, reported a recent study published in the journal Osteoporosis International.

Unlike non-osteoporotic individuals, who see benefits with just 150 minutes, the findings indicate a linear dose-response relationship between physical activity levels and mortality risk for those with osteoporosis. Only those with high activity levels (≥300 min/week) saw substantial decreases in all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.

This suggests that greater physical activity volumes are essential for enhancing longevity in this vulnerable population, emphasizing the need for tailored exercise recommendations for osteoporotic patients.

Source: Osteoporosis International | Read full story