“For the upper body—particularly the wrists which are prone to fracture—planks, push-ups, either against a wall or on an ...

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 ...

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 ...

Osteoporosis occurs when your bones progressively break down and become weaker. The disease is often described as silent because you may not notice outward symptoms until a fracture occurs. Fractured ...

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 ...

The silent progression of bone loss affects millions of Americans each year, with an estimated 10 million already diagnosed with osteoporosis and another 44 million with low bone density placing them ...

Here’s a shocking statistic that might make you rethink your fitness routine, nearly 20% of women under 30 already show signs of low bone density. While most of us focus on cardio and muscles, our ...

You may think of weak bones as something only the elderly need to worry about, but by the time you turn the big 4-0, your bone density starts to decline, says Vonda Wright, M.D., a ...

The first time I realized my bones weren’t quite the silent partners I thought they were, I was reaching for a laundry basket. Not falling off a ladder, not running a marathon, just the laundry. There ...