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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…