Weight-bearing exercises can help increase your bone density, which measures how strong your bones are, to help reduce your ...

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 ...

ST. LOUIS -- After four years, Laurie Cohen knew the drill. Since being diagnosed with osteoporosis, she had received almost the same news at every checkup -- her bone density had improved slightly, ...

On World Osteoporosis Day, experts highlight simple, effective exercises that can help improve spine strength, enhance ...

“Having no legs whatsoever is ridiculous,” says Dr. Pak. “Sure, nobody really cares, but especially if you have a ...

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 ...

Statistics show that worldwide, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 will experience an osteoporosis related bone fracture. 20 percent of those who break a hip die in the first 12 months ...

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 ...

Test real-world strength after 50 by completing 7 standing moves without rest: presses, lunges, goblet squats, and a loaded ...