Scientists uncovered how the protein Piezo1 translates physical activity into stronger bones, offering a path to ...

Osteoporosis pain increases in winter because people do less exercises and get less vitamin D. It’s harder to be active in the cold, and that lack of movement weakens bones.

Osteoporosis occurs when your bones progressively break down and become weaker. The disease is often described as silent because you may not notice outward symptoms until a fracture occurs. Fractured ...

A research team from the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has uncovered a key biological mechanism that explains how ...

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 ...

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Low bone density is no longer a disease of the elderly. It is increasingly detected in the young adults, warning of the ...

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 ...

A combination of cardio and strength training is crucial for heart health, muscle strength, and healthy aging.

Osteoporosis occurs when your body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. The disease is often described as silent because your bones may weaken over time without causing outward ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by physicians, meant for the medical team as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through a disease state contains ...

It’s an unfortunate side effect of getting older: Your bones become less dense. That puts you at risk of developing osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become brittle and more likely to ...