“For the upper body—particularly the wrists which are prone to fracture—planks, push-ups, either against a wall or on an ...

After 50, staying active is key for keeping your bones strong. Experts recommend a mix of weight-bearing aerobic exercise, strength training and balance and flexibility exercises. To support bone ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – New York Times bestselling author and fitness expert JJ Virgin joined Bloom host Gayle Guyardo to share more actionable strategies for building strength, improving agility, and ...

You can help increase your bone density through diet, vitamin and mineral supplements, exercise, lifestyle changes, and medications in some cases.

Bone health may not be something you think about every day, but it's silently working behind the scenes to keep you strong and supported from the inside out. Below, experts explain why it’s important ...

When Barbara Hannah Grufferman was in her early 50s, a bone density scan showed she was on a path to developing osteoporosis. If she didn’t change her lifestyle, her bones would become increasingly ...

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.

Weight loss can provide an overall health boost for a lot of people, but for older women in particular it can weaken bones. A new study suggests that a low-calorie Mediterranean diet combined with ...

Starting weight training in your 40s is about protecting your bones and staying independent for decades to come ...

Juggling motherhood often means putting yourself last — but once you hit 50, your body starts gently (and sometimes not so ...

A decade-long study of older women found that tea drinkers had slightly stronger bones, while moderate coffee drinking caused no harm. Heavy coffee intake—over five cups a day—was linked to lower bone ...

Everyone’s bones weaken with age, but postmenopausal women are particularly at risk for osteoporosis. Regular exercise can make a big difference for bone strength. Nicholas Sansone for The New York ...