A former bone surgeon shares the 5 exercises she recommends to every woman over 40 to improve strength, balance, bone health ...

Bone loss happens to all of us; about half of all women — and many men — develop osteopenia and osteoporosis as they age. In case you didn’t know, osteopenia is a loss of bone density — and having ...

When people think about staying healthy, they often focus on weight management, cardiovascular fitness, or building muscle.

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 ...

Making decisions that help your bones grow big and strong is often a priority when you’re a kid. But as you get older—and especially after menopause—maintaining them brings on renewed importance.

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 ...

Our bones are actually an organ, and they make up about 12% of our body weight. Adults have 206 bones. Infants start with 270 ...

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.