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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You may think of weak bones as something only the elderly need to worry about, but by the time you turn the big 4-0, your bone density starts to decline, says Vonda Wright, M.D., a ...

ALERT. MAY IS OSTEOPOROSIS AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH AND HERE TO SHARE SOME MEASURES. ALL OF US SHOULD BE TAKING TO STRENGTHEN OUR BONE HEALTH AND THE UNDERSTANDING OF OSTEOPOROSIS. WE’VE GOT ...

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 ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

When kids play, falls and bumps are bound to happen. But when that bump leads to a broken bone, it can be scary for any parent. The good news is broken bones in children often heal faster than in ...