You can help increase your bone density through diet, vitamin and mineral supplements, exercise, lifestyle changes, and medications in some cases.

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Bone density isn’t just ...

You’re probably familiar with many of the benefits of regular exercise, when done properly. From building muscle to boosting your energy and even helping your brain function better, there’s no ...

If you’re at an increased risk for osteoporosis—a condition affecting one in three women over age 50—you know how important it is to maintain strong bones. And while it’s true that we lose bone ...

Our bones support more than just a few essential functions in the body. Not only do they provide a robust framework to hold our body upright (an incredible feat in itself!), they coordinate with our ...

You can take steps to prevent osteoporosis or slow its progression by eating a healthy and nutritious diet, being active, taking supplements that improve bone health, and taking medications to reduce ...

You realise the importance of a healthy heart and strong muscles, but have you ever thought about training your bones? Nearly 20% of women under 30 already showing signs of low bone density and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Regardless of age, we should all be considering ways to improve or maintain bone health. This is ...

In a study of more than 9,700 women aged 65 and up, those who drank tea had slightly higher hip bone mineral density than ...

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