Younger women and those with normal BMI who met certain thresholds for weekly moderate-intensity physical activity experienced improved lumbar spine health, according to an analysis of NHANES data.

When done correctly, this routine behavior can have noteworthy results, according to doctors.

Osteoporosis — a significant drop in bone density — can lead to fractures and disability if left untreated. Here are ways to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Research links regular exercise to better bone density. Scientists found that people who were more ...

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 ...

A first bone mineral density (BMD) screening is recommended after menopause, but women aged 50 to 64 years with normal BMD may not require another screening until age 65 years, according to a new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Osteoporosis impacts almost 20% of women and 5% of men ages 50 and up, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...