You’ve probably been told that having osteoporosis means walking around with bones as fragile as eggshells, constantly at risk of fracturing from the slightest bump or fall. The entire medical ...

Women at higher risk for fractures may benefit from getting a DEXA scan before the recommended age of 65. Strength training ...

Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...

Older adults with lower bone density showed faster cognitive decline and more white matter change over five years.

There are a variety of vitamins and minerals that help keep your bones strong and healthy. Two of the most important are calcium and magnesium, each of which plays a different role in bone health. But ...

Looking after our musculoskeletal health can help us stay strong and active as we age. Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in healthy aging. She lifts heavy weights and does a ...

Most of us have dealt with aching knees after a long walk, sore shoulders from sitting at a desk all day, or back pain that comes and goes. Usually, we blame age, exercise, poor posture or simply a ...

Just in time for spring sports season, if you’re looking for orthopedic urgent care and help for sports medicine injuries, Bone Doctors Orthopedic Care wants to help. Dr. Christopher Jimenez founded ...

It’s common to think of your bones as solid and unchanging, but they’re composed of living tissue constantly in flux. Consider: Every year, 15% of your spine and 5% of your hips are replaced with new ...