Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening guidelines ...

More time spent standing or stepping while wearing a weighted vest showed positive changes in bone mineral density, according to a new weight loss study from Wake Forest University. It's encouraging ...

Resistance training and progressive overload help stimulate new bone growth and promote healthy bone density. Experts share ...

For a sidebar on how this story came together, click here. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) has long been the gold standard for osteoporosis screening. But now, thousands of patients may be ...

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, ...

The gut microbiota is a hot topic because of how it may influence our health in multiple ways — including our bone health. A large body of research suggests that the gut microbiota may affect bone ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Bodyweight and balance exercises help prevent falls and fractures.Adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week.People with a ...