"Leafy greens [spinach, kale and collard greens] provide both calcium and magnesium," says Dr. Dasgupta. "Calcium strengthens ...

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The optimal time to accumulate bone density is during years of rapid growth, and that includes childhood, adolescence, and ...

As a kid, you were probably told to drink milk because it’s good for your bones. There’s truth to this: Cow’s milk contains calcium and vitamin D, two nutrients that are crucial for bone health. (By ...

There are plenty of buzzy supplements on the market, but Dr. Jason Snibbe chooses to take three. He strength-trains to preserve his muscle and takes supplements to support his workouts. He also takes ...

ALERT. MAY IS OSTEOPOROSIS AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH AND HERE TO SHARE SOME MEASURES. ALL OF US SHOULD BE TAKING TO STRENGTHEN OUR BONE HEALTH AND THE UNDERSTANDING OF OSTEOPOROSIS. WE’VE GOT ...

Gwyneth Paltrow is known for her commitment to wellness. But in 2010, the Oscar-winning actress revealed a surprising health diagnosis at just 37—osteopenia. This condition leads to lower-than-normal ...

Twenty-somethings have a lot on their minds: finishing school, settling into a career, taking control of their finances. Bone health isn’t always top of mind. When we’re young, our bone tissue is ...

My mom is 61. She started having hip pain and figured it meant a hip replacement surgery at some point in the future. When she saw her doctor, the tests showed osteonecrosis, and the surgery had to ...

People think diabetes only affects blood sugar levels but its impact goes far beyond that - disrupting hormones, bones and ...