If you're keeping up your New Year's resolution for more exercise, good for you! You can make those workouts even better, especially for your heart, by adding weight-bearing exercises to the routine.

What is Osteoporosis?⦁ Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease where bone mineral density (BMD) decreases, leading to porous and fragile bones. ⦁ This condition primarily affects older adults, ...

The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that about 54 million Americans have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis. Genetics, hormone levels, and lifestyle all ...

When you picture your older self, do you imagine you’ll slow down or stay active? If it’s the latter, it’s never too early to start putting the work in now. Maintaining an active lifestyle as we age ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a healthy 79-year-old female who recently underwent a right total knee arthroplasty. In a routine post-operative X-ray there was indication of early osteopenia in my long bones. I ...

Recent research reveals that weight-bearing exercises do far more than build muscle. These fundamental movements trigger profound changes throughout your body, from strengthening bones to enhancing ...

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.

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

As we age, our bone health starts to deteriorate, so what type of exercise can we start, to strengthen our bones? We asked Dr Rebecca Robinson about how we can turn back the clock on our bone health. ...