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Does being heavier increase bone density? The complex relationship between weight and bone health

While it was once thought that being heavier was protective against bone loss, emerging research suggests a more complex relationship. For years, the idea was that the mechanical load from carrying extra weight strengthened the skeleton, but the picture is not that simple. New findings reveal potential downsides and nuances to the connection between body weight and bone health, especially concerning how different types of body mass and other health factors come into play.