The bone density test your doctor forgot to order You turned 65, got your Medicare card, and scheduled your annual checkup.

For women, bone density can become a real issue with age, as osteoporosis weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures.

The promise of a longer, healthier life is fueling a growing trend in health care known as longevity medicine.

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, ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. An 8-week community-based intervention suggests that pairing resistance training with whole-food protein and nutrition education may strengthen bones and improve physical ...

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 ...

Hormone replacement therapy applied via the skin is the best way of protecting bone density in women whose periods have stopped due to anorexia or intense exercise, according to new research from ...

Osteoporosis is largely preventable, yet many women ignore bone health until it's too late. Dr. Mary Claire Haver shares key lifestyle changes that can prevent fractures.