Strong and fast, they had good bones and a strong constitution for improving local horse stock.

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Our hollow, long bones are thick and strong where needed, and light and flexible where possible.

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However, more important is that strong muscles maintain and produce stronger bones.

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Experts say the best way to stave off height loss and osteoporosis in later years is to build strong bones in childhood.

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They were wickedly strong too, if the thickness and anatomy of their fossilized bones are any indication.

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While fish are very efficient machines (unlike chickens and cows, they don't use metabolic energy by growing strong bones to fight gravity), they still eat a lot.

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He believes the best way for women in this age-group to keep their bones strong is to keep their body weight within normal levels and make sure they are exercising regularly.

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