Weighted Vests Don't Protect Bone Health In Dieting Seniors, Trial Says

Weighted Vests Don't Protect Bone Health In Dieting Seniors, Trial Says

Key Takeaways

Weighted vests does not prevent bone loss in older adults undergoing intentional weight loss

A randomised clinical trial, led by a team of researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Wake Forest University, did not find evidence that wearing a weighted vest or engaging in resistance training prevented bone loss in older adults undergoing intentional weight loss. The study underscores the persistent need for alternative strategies to protect skeletal health in aging populations with obesity.While weight loss is commonl…