Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re at an increased risk for osteoporosis—a condition affecting one in three women over age 50—you know how important it is ...

You’re probably familiar with many of the benefits of regular exercise, when done properly. From building muscle to boosting your energy and even helping your brain function better, there’s no ...

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 ...

Osteoporosis pain increases in winter because people do less exercises and get less vitamin D. It’s harder to be active in ...

We need strong, healthy bones to help us bend over to put on shoes, stand up, walk and do all our everyday tasks, from running up and down stairs to lifting a toddler out of danger to carrying ...

Hormonal changes after 30 can quietly weaken bone strength in women and increase the risk of osteoporosis later in life. An ...

When Debra cracked both a tooth and a bone in her foot in the same year, she thought something was not right. But it wasn't until she sought help from her doctor for brain fog and tiredness due to ...

Alendronate has been shown to increase bone mineral density (BMD) and decrease fracture risk in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, but the need for long-term treatment is unclear, especially ...

Cassondra Housek, Certified Personal Trainer at Life Time River North (Chicago), agrees that 30 minutes is a stellar minimum ...