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 ...

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 ...

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 to maintain strong bones. And while it’s true that we lose bone ...

Do a dynamic warm-up: Begin with a five to 10 minute walk, jog, or jumping jacks to prepare your muscles for exercise.

Bones are quite literally the support system of the body, so it’s super important to keep them strong and healthy. Bones are continuously being broken down and rebuilt in tiny amounts. Before about ...

Jump training is nothing new, but there’s more to it than jumping on the spot. If you’re looking to build bone density, sports medicine specialist and orthopaedic surgeon Jocelyn Wittstein says the ...

After breaking her wrist earlier this year, Local 10′s Kristi Krueger learned about the importance of building healthier and stronger bones. Krueger lives an active lifestyle which includes biking ...

MPR News host Angela Davis broke bones in her left elbow in 2022 that required a metal plate with screws to stabilize after surgery.

“Your bones are loaded with hormone receptors and are dependent on estrogen to both build new bone and prevent the breakdown of old bone,” she says. “When estrogen levels decline, that process gets ...

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 ...