You can help increase your bone density through diet, vitamin and mineral supplements, exercise, lifestyle changes, and medications in some cases.

You’ve likely heard about vitamin D’s important role in maintaining strong bones and teeth. But it also plays several other important roles to keep your body healthy – including the function of your ...

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for kids. Apart from building strong bones and preventing rickets, it supports muscle ...

Getty Images Emerging research highlights vitamin D’s critical role in childhood growth, bone development, and gut health. The Conversation — You’ve likely heard about vitamin D’s important role in ...

You’ve heard it since childhood. Drink your milk for strong bones. The calcium connection is practically common knowledge at this point. But what if you’ve been missing half the story? The truth about ...

“Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein and calcium,” says Dr. Wiznia. It also contains selenium, a trace mineral that plays a role in maintaining bone mineral density, per research in the ...

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. Because we can’t see them, ...

Strong bones are crucial as we age, helping to support mobility and overall health. Unfortunately, osteoporosis is a looming threat for older women and men, with an estimated 10 million Americans ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jacqueline Hernandez, Florida International University and Cristina Palacios, Florida ...