Bone density is the amount of minerals in your bones. Higher mineral levels mean stronger bones, while lower levels indicate weaker bones, which put you at risk of osteoporosis or falls that can ...

Bone density decreases with time. Some people have a risk of developing weak or brittle bones. Learn how to increase or maintain bone density here.

Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening ...

Bone density peaks in your mid-to-late 20s. As we age, bone breakdown begins to outpace bone formation, leading to an inevitable loss of bone mineral density (BMD), according to Johns Hopkins ...

Obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to low bone-mineral density in adults, according to UB-led research. The findings are crucial for individuals with sleep apnea, as low bone-mineral density is an ...

Walking is one of the best weight-bearing exercises to naturally build bone density. A study in Preventive Medicine found older women who walked 10,000 or more steps a day had healthier bones ...

Most bone-density centers use the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) to determine your 10-year risk of fractures in your spine, hips, shoulders and forearms.

NYU Langone rheumatologist Paula Rackoff, a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, shares how to keep your bones strong for a lifetime.