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Regarding walking
Can a 50 year old lady walk for one and a half hour in a day. Will this cause thining of bones. I mean 45 min morning and 45 min evening walk
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Walking is an excellent exercise. It won't cause thinning of bones...it will in fact make them stronger!
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It will be good for health.
It will never cause any thinning of bones ( osteoporosis)
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Dr. D. Shrinivas
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She can walk as much as her stamina permits.... walking with proper footwear and on proper surface is always good.
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