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 ...

Bone health is essential for muscle strength, movement, and balance. As you age, the risk of osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become weak and fragile, increases. Bone density is a ...

We need strong, healthy bones to help us bend over to put on shoes, stand up, walk and do all our everyday tasks, from running up and down stairs to lifting a toddler out of danger to carrying ...

Once a person loses bone density, they typically cannot regain it. However, they may be able to prevent further bone density loss through lifestyle adjustments, such as getting sufficient exercise, ...

Even with perfect training, those with larger skeletal frames may be able to support more muscle and reach visibly muscular ...

Key Takeaways Protein can keep bones healthy by releasing a growth factor (IGF-1) that promotes bone growth and mass, ...

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 ...

Doctors weigh in on the six mistakes you may not even know you’re making every day. Getty Your bones are, without a doubt, the foundation of your entire body, and yet, their health can often go be ...

Fractures aren’t fun at any age, but as you get older, they can lead to serious complications. That’s why keeping your bones strong is important as you age. Fortunately, protecting your bones isn’t ...