"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Regardless of age, we should all be considering ways to improve or maintain bone health. This is ...

Once a person loses bone density, they typically cannot regain it. However, they may be able to prevent further bone density loss through lifestyle adjustments, such as getting sufficient exercise, ...

So many of these can be done from home!

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. An 8-week community-based intervention suggests that pairing resistance training with whole-food protein and nutrition education may strengthen bones and improve physical ...

Bone health during breast cancer treatment can be a concern, but there are ways to reduce the impact. If a person is at risk for a loss of bone density, doctors can prescribe medications. Lifestyle ...

A technology developed at Ohio University may do a better job of identifying older women at risk for broken bones than the current standard bone density test.

It may be the last thing on your mind, but starting good habits early is critical for good health now and mobility later Getty Taking care of your bone health isn’t on the minds of most people in ...

Medicare covers bone density scans once every 2 years or more frequently if medically necessary. If you meet eligibility requirements and use a facility that accepts Medicare, there are no ...

Regardless of age, we should all be considering ways to improve or maintain bone health. This is particularly true for people over 60, who have a higher chance of being diagnosed with osteoporosis.