Physical activity during growth is a critical determinant of skeletal development and long-term bone health. In developing populations, engagement in high-impact and weight-bearing activities ...

Bone health reflects a balance between bone formation and resorption, influenced by genetics, nutrition, hormonal status and mechanical loading. Physical activity provides mechanical stimuli that ...

May is National Osteoporosis Month. Instead of focusing on the woes of osteoporosis, which are many, let’s look at bone health across the life span. Why does bone health matter? Bones protect our ...

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that the bone mineral density at the femoral neck decreased, but the structural properties were maintained or even slightly improved ...

Research links regular exercise to better bone density. Scientists found that people who were more sedentary were less likely to have good bone density. Doctors generally recommend a specific exercise ...

Exercise and physical activity can improve bone strength and the risk of falls, which may offer benefits in the prevention and management of osteoporosis. However, uncertainty about the types of ...

According to a recent study at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, the impacts of everyday physical activity do not attenuate the accelerated hormonal bone loss that occurs during menopause.