Women at higher risk for fractures may benefit from getting a DEXA scan before the recommended age of 65. Strength training and balanced nutrition can help build and maintain bone density. Insurance ...

Some doctors and influencers say women shouldn’t wait until their 60s for a DEXA scan. Here’s what to consider before getting one.

Educational update explains DXA testing, T-scores, fracture-risk factors and questions adults can discuss with ...

DEXA scans are all the talk in the wellness world, with tons of celebrities swearing by them in their health endeavors. If they've popped up in your feed, you might be asking yourself—do I need one, ...

Here’s how to protect your bones long before retirement.

Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs. While a DEXA scan is the gold standard for spotting osteoporosis and weak ...

Typically, when people say they’re trying to lose weight, what they actually mean is they’re trying change their body composition—they're trying to be leaner. A lower number on the scale could be an ...

In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.

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

IntroductionBeing told you have "low bone density" does not automatically mean you have a diagnosis of "osteoporosis" or that ...