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 ...

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

Osteogenic loading, also called bone loading, is the process of applying “good” stress to your bones to keep them strong as you age. And the great news? You can exercise for bone health; it’s the key ...

“Your bones are constantly remodeling, which means they are repeatedly breaking down old bone and rebuilding new,” says Callins. Adequate calcium helps support this process, giving bones the resources ...

Strong bones are crucial as we age, helping to support mobility and overall health. Unfortunately, osteoporosis is a looming threat for older women and men, with an estimated 10 million Americans ...

Your skeleton serves as the framework that supports everything you do, from morning yoga sessions to chasing after grandchildren in the backyard. Yet many people don’t realize that the strength of ...

Nutrition and lifestyle are effective ways to prevent or slow down bone loss during and after menopause. Focus on foods rich in protein, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K and magnesium to support bone ...