The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Bone density isn’t just ...

Our bones support more than just a few essential functions in the body. Not only do they provide a robust framework to hold our body upright (an incredible feat in itself!), they coordinate with our ...

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Jump training is nothing new, but there’s more to it than jumping on the spot. If you’re looking to build bone density, sports medicine specialist and orthopaedic surgeon Jocelyn Wittstein says the ...

Eating enough protein from both animal and plant sources, combined with eating enough calcium and getting enough exercise, can keep your bones healthy.

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.

You realize the importance of a healthy heart and strong muscles, but have you ever thought about training your bones? Nearly 20 percent of women under 30 already showing signs of low bone density and ...

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 ...

The study, conducted by Dr James Bellow and Dr Laura Gehrig (Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge), explored three different forms of exercise?soccer, weightlifting, and swimming?in 64 adolescent ...

Bones are quite literally the support system of the body, so it’s super important to keep them strong and healthy. Bones are continuously being broken down and rebuilt in tiny amounts. Before about ...