This illustration shows that modern people (right) have unusually low density in bones throughout the skeleton, including the hand bone joints (metacarpal heads) shown here. This new study found that ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

It’s common to think of your bones as solid and unchanging, but they’re composed of living tissue constantly in flux. Consider: Every year, 15% of your spine and 5% of your hips are replaced with new ...

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 ...

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, ...

Certain beverage habits may influence the bone health of older women, with effects varying depending on consumption levels and other lifestyle factors, new research suggests. Very heavy coffee ...

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