How to keep your bones strong and healthy in midlife and beyond

Being proactive and following these tips could help keep your bones strong well into your golden years.

Nine ways to keep your bones strong and healthy as you age

“Strength training is also really good for bone density because whenever you contract a muscle with force, that muscle, via a tendon, will pull on the bone, and that pulling on the bone is good for ...
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Jumping after 40? Experts say this simple move could be the secret to stronger bones and healthy aging

A growing body of research suggests that adding short bouts of jumping to your routine may significantly improve bone health and help protect your body as you age.
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This discovery could let bones benefit from exercise without moving

Researchers have discovered a biological switch that explains why movement keeps bones strong. The protein senses physical ...
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Ask the doctors: Strong bones aren’t built by calcium alone

Q: Does taking calcium help keep your bones strong or not? I am going through perimenopause now, and osteoporosis is on my mind. A friend says that just a calcium supplement isn't enough, you need to ...
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Living Strong: How Men Can Maintain Bone Health, Prevent Falls

As we grow older, we begin losing bone density and mass, which may make us more susceptible to bone-related conditions, including osteoporosis and injuries. Falls are a leading cause of injury among ...