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 ...

You can help increase your bone density through diet, vitamin and mineral supplements, exercise, lifestyle changes, and medications in some cases.

Bone health is essential for muscle strength, movement, and balance. As you age, the risk of osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become weak and fragile, increases. Bone density is a ...

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 ...

Some adults do indeed have more than 206 bones. These extras, known as accessory bones or supernumerary bones, may occur when ...

If you’re at an increased risk for osteoporosis—a condition affecting one in three women over age 50—you know how important it is to maintain strong bones. And while it’s true that we lose bone ...

After breaking her wrist earlier this year, Local 10′s Kristi Krueger learned about the importance of building healthier and stronger bones. Krueger lives an active lifestyle which includes biking ...

Whether done on a mat or on a reformer, Pilates boasts a ton of mind-body benefits that keep fans like Kerry Washington, Martha Stewart, and even the Kansas City Chiefs coming back, again and again. A ...

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 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, ...

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 ...