Bone health needs more than calcium. Read on to know about key nutrients and foods that help build and maintain strong, ...

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“Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein and calcium,” says Dr. Wiznia. It also contains selenium, a trace mineral that plays a role in maintaining bone mineral density, per research in the ...

Every step you take depends on a structure most people rarely think about. The pelvis sits at the center of the body and ...

A fully developed adult human will typically have 206 bones in their body. These bones work well together and provide the rigid, yet mobile, structure that your body needs to perform everyday tasks.

As people age, their bones become weaker, increasing the risk of falls. However, you can take several steps to keep your bones strong as you age. Exercising, getting regular check-ups, and ...

New discovery shows bone marrow stem cells have pressure sensors that decide between building bone or storing fat.

And they’re not just calcium and vitamin D.

So many of these can be done from home!

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating just five or six prunes a day helped postmenopausal women prevent loss of bone density, potentially reducing fracture ...