Strengthen and reduce fracture risk with this routine that combines weight-bearing, resistance, and impact exercises.

Many people don’t think about bone health until later in life, when issues like osteopenia (low bone density), osteoporosis ...

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. However, hormonal changes throughout ...

Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break.

It is well known that exercise is good for the heart, lungs and brain. But there is one part of our body that is often ...

Maintaining bone density requires exercise. To benefit our bones, that exercise should be weight-bearing and, if possible, ...

An 8-week community-based intervention suggests that pairing resistance training with whole-food protein and nutrition education may strengthen bones and improve physical performance in older adults.

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 ...

Walking is brilliant for your heart and mental health, but here's what happens when you rely on it for muscle, bones and long-term fitness.

Here’s how to do each.

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 ...