Three experts on bone health explain why your bone density is important, and the types of exercise that can help.

A recent study involving 684 Chinese adults has uncovered a significant connection between gut microbiota, aging, and bone ...

A recent study involving 684 Chinese adults has uncovered a significant connection between gut microbiota, aging, and bone ...

Our bones grow rapidly during our childhood and teenage years, with bone density peaking in early adulthood. Later in life, bone density naturally declines. This process can accelerate if you’re ...

Some 10 million Americans over age 50 have the weak and brittle bones of osteoporosis — and an additional 44 million have osteopenia (meaning a lower than normal bone density), according to the ...

As we grow older, women — and men — begin losing bone density and mass, which may make us more susceptible to bone-related conditions and injuries. Falls are a leading cause of injury among older ...

Bone density is a measure of the amount of minerals, such as calcium, in the bones. Bones with higher levels of minerals are stronger and less likely to break than bones with fewer minerals.

Medicare covers bone density scans once every 2 years, or more if medically necessary, provided you meet specific conditions. If you’re eligible and the facility accepts Medicare, you pay no out ...

If you’re someone who’s at risk for developing osteoporosis, you’re probably well-accustomed to receiving regular bone density tests. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA ...

A surprisingly simple tool—weighted vests—are gaining traction among everyday exercisers for their ability to support bone density and joint health. Worn during everyday activities or gentle ...

Older women who stayed on a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet, walked and did resistance training for three years improved their bone density, especially in their lower backs, a new study found.