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 ...

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.

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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 ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, researchers assessed the impact of high-impact exercise on femoral neck bone density and knee osteoarthritis (OA) (a ...

If you have osteoporosis, isometric exercise can help improve your muscle strength and bone health without putting excessive stress on your bones. Developing an exercise plan for osteoporosis is ...

Once bone density is lost, it cannot typically be rebuilt, but you may be able to prevent further loss. Calcium and vitamin D, along with exercise and managing medications, are important for bone ...

Hormone replacement therapy applied via the skin is the best way of protecting bone density in women whose periods have stopped due to anorexia or intense exercise, according to new research, ...