I have osteoporosis that's worse in my hips. To help increase my bone density, I hike trails at a nature park, usually with a weighted vest, but stopped when my knees started hurting. Are there ...

Jody Reid participates in a fitness class at Roy CrossFit in Roy on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. One of the best solutions — both to prevent osteoporosis from developing and to regrow bone once the ...

The benefits of regular physical activity and exercise in people with osteoporosis outweigh the risks, says an expert consensus statement designed to alleviate uncertainty about the types of exercise ...

We know that inactivity increases risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, joint problems and many other conditions.

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by physicians, meant for the medical team as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through a disease state contains ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Eating foods rich in protein, calcium, and vitamin D can help ...

Question: My mother had osteoporosis and suffered a devastating fall in her early 60s that she never recovered from. I am 42, and I want to be proactive about my bone health. What screening do I need, ...

Are weighted vests more than a fitness fad? A health and exercise expert explains their potential benefits and limitations.

Exercise, in general, is one of the best things you can do for your health: It strengthens your heart and lungs, boosts mood and cognition, and lowers your risk of a bunch of diseases, including type ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, researchers assessed the impact of high-impact exercise on femoral neck bone density and knee osteoarthritis (OA) (a ...

For the past decade the fitocracy has been telling us that, as our bodies age, we should be kind to our joints by doing more low-impact exercise. Once again, it appears that a bit of well-intentioned ...

"Postmenopausal women with low bone mass should obtain adequate calcium and vitamin D and participate in bone-loading exercises," researchers summarize in a recent study published in Osteoporosis ...