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

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 ...

Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening guidelines on January 14, 2025. Women 65 years or older, or postmenopausal women ...

A new study suggests that drinking tea regularly may protect bone health. Experts explain the link, and reveal whether you should drink more tea to support your bones.

Bone health may not be something you think about every day, but it's silently working behind the scenes to keep you strong and supported from the inside out. Below, experts explain why it’s important ...

Once a person loses bone density, they typically cannot regain it. However, they may be able to prevent further bone density loss through lifestyle adjustments, such as getting sufficient exercise, ...

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 ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

Like the rest of you, your bones need more attention as the years pass. Some 10 million Americans over age 50 have the weak and brittle bones of osteoporosis—and an additional 44 million have ...

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 ...

For older women, the choice between a morning cup of tea or coffee may be doing more than setting the day’s mood. New ...