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 ...

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, ...

Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break.

Let's break down what the researchers found. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Skipping breakfast raised fracture risk by 18% in nearly one million adults. Eating dinner within two hours ...

Fractures are not in isolation. They don't happen solely because of an accidental fall. Rather, they highlight the concerning condition of osteoporosis, where bones become weak and brittle, more ...

Winter is a high-risk time for bone injuries and fractures due to icy sidewalks and lack of sunlight, which can lead to low vitamin D levels and weaker bones, but prevention can be achieved ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...