Many people think of bones as static and unchanging, but bones are actually dynamic, living tissues. They constantly undergo a process called remodeling, where old bone tissue is broken down ...
Bone health needs more than calcium. Read on to know about key nutrients and foods that help build and maintain strong, ...
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...
A few former colleagues call me Dr. Krit. And although I appreciate the compliment, I’m not a doctor. Before you start a new exercise program, or look into supplements, talk to your actual doctor.
Researchers have discovered a biological switch that explains why movement keeps bones strong. The protein senses physical activity and pushes bone marrow stem cells to build bone instead of storing ...
New publication outlines the stakeholder-driven, evidence-based process behind a global, multilingual platform for people living with osteoporosis and their caregivers. A new paper published in ...
A remarkable new study spanning two decades has revealed fascinating connections between what we eat, how we move, and our long-term health as we age. Researchers at the University of Southampton ...
Bone health is quickly becoming the latest wellness movement—and it's about time. Strong bones are essential for staying active and independent as we age, yet most of us stop thinking about them after ...
You may have heard high-impact activity—exercise such as running, jumping, football and basketball—is good at building bone density and strength. But what about when you're standing still, lifting ...
As you get older, exercise selection can become just as important as how hard you train and how well you recover. While building muscle and strength still comes down to progressive overload and ...
A new paper published in Osteoporosis International describes the rigorous, user-centered development of "Build Better Bones," a multilingual website created to support self-management for people ...