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Radiographic knee osteoarthritis was associated with slightly higher DXA aBMD but lower tibial cortical volumetric bone ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening guidelines ...

Eating enough protein from both animal and plant sources, combined with eating enough calcium and getting enough exercise, can keep your bones healthy.

Having trouble choosing between a cup of tea or coffee on these wintry days? New research says tea might be the better option – at least for your bones. People who reported drinking tea had slightly ...

Increasing your calcium intake, supplementing with vitamin D, and doing resistance training builds bone density.

Once a person loses bone density, they typically cannot regain it. However, they may be able to prevent further bone density loss through lifestyle adjustments, such as getting sufficient exercise, ...