Osteoporosis is sometimes called a silent thief — you usually don't know you have it until you break a bone. Yet the disease ...

Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million people in the U.S., 80 percent of whom are women, according to the Office on Women’s Health. It causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that ...

Dear Doctor K: I was recently diagnosed with osteopenia. My doctor advised strength training because it can help slow bone loss. How does it do that? Dear Reader: Osteopenia is a thinning of the bones ...

May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month. More than 50 million people here in the United States have osteoporosis, which is a condition that weakens bones and puts a person at risk for injury. The good ...

You already know how important strong bones are. They keep you active, curb your risk of debilitating fractures and protect your vital organs. But your bones weaken with age. And if you’ve been ...

For women over 50, maintaining bone health is essential, especially as we enter menopause, a time when bones can become more fragile. Women are, after all, at a higher risk for osteoporosis due to ...

You realize the importance of a healthy heart and strong muscles, but have you ever thought about training your bones? Nearly 20 percent of women under 30 already showing signs of low bone density and ...

May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. The very common condition of osteoporosis occurs when the body doesn’t create enough bone tissue to keep up with the amount that is ...

Swimming offers many health benefits, but experts need more evidence before concluding that it can help strengthen bones. Adding weight-bearing exercises into your routine can help you stay active ...

Scientists at Leipzig University have identified a little-known receptor, GPR133, as a key player in bone health. By ...

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 ...