Boston, Mass. -- Researcher and the author of the successful "Strong Women" book series, Tufts' Miriam Nelson is one of the leading experts on the health benefits of strength training. Last week, TIME Magazine profiled Nelson as one of the magazine's "People to Watch," adding yet another distinction to her already successful career.

   Describing the Tufts researcher, TIME's Christine Gorman writes, "In 1994, Miriam Nelson and Tufts University proved that lifting weights doesn't just build muscles, it also strengthens brittle bones and reduces osteoporosis risk in older women. Ever since, she's been crusading to reacquaint women with their biceps, triceps and hamstrings."

   Her campaign has been very successful, her "Strong Women" book series popular. The most recent addition -- Strong Women, Strong Bones -- hit book shelves this winter. To supplement her books, Nelson also launched a first-of-its-kind nutrition and fitness website for women.

   While findings by her and her colleagues show a correlation between strength training and improved bone strength, Nelson stressed in the TIME article that "There's no magic bullet. But
strength training can mean the difference between having a vibrant old age and a frail one."

Online: http://www.tufts.edu/communications/printable/050800TimeProfilesNelson