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 ...

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 ...

“For the upper body—particularly the wrists which are prone to fracture—planks, push-ups, either against a wall or on an ...

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 ...

Certain vitamins and minerals are essential for building and maintaining healthy bones. Learn more about the benefits of nutrition and supplements for bone health.

Our bones play a vital role in protecting our organs, support our muscles, store calcium and also provide the right structure to our body. Maintaining a strong skeletal system thus becomes important ...

Our bones support more than just a few essential functions in the body. Not only do they provide a robust framework to hold our body upright (an incredible feat in itself!), they coordinate with our ...

Doctors weigh in on the six mistakes you may not even know you’re making every day. Getty Your bones are, without a doubt, the foundation of your entire body, and yet, their health can often go be ...

Once bone density is lost, it cannot typically be rebuilt, but you may be able to prevent further loss. Calcium and vitamin D, along with exercise and managing medications, are important for bone ...