Age-related hormone shifts can reduce bone mass and density, putting us at risk for osteoporosis (weak, brittle bones). Known as a “silent disease,” the condition often goes undetected until a bone ...

A simple three-minute online assessment has been launched to help people identify their risk of osteoporosis. The Royal Osteoporosis Society’s (ROS) Great British Bone Check campaign, backed by the ...

Our bones support more than just a few essential functions in the body. Not only do they provide a robust framework to hold our body upright (an incredible feat in itself!), they coordinate with our ...

Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...

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 ...

When the actor/entrepreneur received her osteopenia diagnosis, she made two important changes to her diet to slow the ...