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 ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson DC, FMT, CSCS Increasing your calcium intake, supplementing with vitamin D, and doing resistance training builds bone density.Postmenopausal people and ...

Osteogenic loading, also called bone loading, is the process of applying “good” stress to your bones to keep them strong as you age. And the great news? You can exercise for bone health; it’s the key ...

Bones are quite literally the support system of the body, so it’s super important to keep them strong and healthy. Bones are continuously being broken down and rebuilt in tiny amounts. Before about ...

Simple weekly habits that help you build stronger bones, boost mobility and protect long-term health.

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 ...

We need strong, healthy bones to help us bend over to put on shoes, stand up, walk and do all our everyday tasks, from running up and down stairs to lifting a toddler out of danger to carrying ...

Doctors weigh in on the six mistakes you may not even know you’re making every day. Getty Your bones are, without a doubt, the foundation of your entire body, and yet, their health can often go be ...

Fractures aren’t fun at any age, but as you get older, they can lead to serious complications. That’s why keeping your bones strong is important as you age. Fortunately, protecting your bones isn’t ...

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 ...

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, ...