Here, discover the top strength-training exercises that Bowers said he recommends to all his over-50 patients—though anyone ...

No weights, no long workouts, no gym membership needed - you can do this bone-density boosting workout from the comfort of ...

I’m a fitness editor and marathon runner, but I have a higher risk of osteoporosis than most people my age, as I also have coeliac disease. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition, where the body’s ...

A 2018 review of exercise and bone density in people with osteoporosis suggests that weight bearing aerobic exercise alone can limit bone mass loss, while strength and resistance exercises can ...

You’re probably familiar with many of the benefits of regular exercise, when done properly. From building muscle to boosting your energy and even helping your brain function better, there’s no ...

And while most any form of movement is beneficial, there’s one underrated type that doesn’t involve busting your ass on a ...

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 ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, researchers assessed the impact of high-impact exercise on femoral neck bone density and knee osteoarthritis (OA) (a ...

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 may have heard high-impact activity—exercise such as running, jumping, football and basketball—is good at building bone density and strength. But what about when you're standing still, lifting ...