It’s an unfortunate side effect of getting older: Your bones become less dense. That puts you at risk of developing osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become brittle and more likely to ...

And they’re not just calcium and vitamin D.

“Strength training is also really good for bone density because whenever you contract a muscle with force, that muscle, via a tendon, will pull on the bone, and that pulling on the bone is good for ...

Most people do not realize their bones are weakening until they experience a fracture. For women, the risk of osteoporosis increases significantly after menopause due to the drop in estrogen. But bone ...

About a year ago, I took an online Pilates class that has haunted me ever since. The workout itself was fine, but it was an offhand comment the instructor made about bone density that got me. Hers, ...

Dairy isn't the only food that's good for bone health. Prunes may also protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The findings ...

Hormone replacement therapy applied via the skin is the best way of protecting bone density in women whose periods have stopped due to anorexia or intense exercise, according to new research, ...

Vitamin K2 is being evaluated in helping to reduce heart disease risk, but the evidence isn’t strong enough yet to recommend it.

Cancer treatments may impair bone architecture and mobility over time. Simple daily lifestyle measures including good ...

Hormone replacement therapy applied via the skin is the best way of protecting bone density in women whose periods have stopped due to anorexia or intense exercise, according to new research from ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Research links regular exercise to better bone density. Scientists found that people who were more ...