What is bone density? Put simply, it is a metric used to measure the strength of your bones – and a helpful method of assessing the potential risk of osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and ...

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 ...

Having a quick spine check as part of a routine bone scan could uncover hidden fractures that affect millions of people. This simple addition, recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care ...

Increasing your calcium intake, supplementing with vitamin D, and doing resistance training builds bone density.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– Nearly one in five women and one in twenty men, over the age of 50, are affected by osteoporosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As part of our ...

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 ...