The concept of jump training – ‘performing rapid, powerful movements, with maximum force in minimal time,’ says strength and conditioning coach Andy Vincent – isn’t new, but Google Trends data shows ...

Getting older is inevitable, but weakness is optional.

Bone density might not be the first thing you think about when you hit the gym, but it’s one of the most important markers of long-term health. It plays a major role in how strong your bones are and ...

An osteoporosis diagnosis can feel like your body has betrayed you, turning bones that once felt solid into fragile structures vulnerable to fracture. The scary statistics about hip fractures and ...

Bones naturally get thinner and weaker as we age. A cautious response to this would be to limit activity, but exercise which puts a controlled amount of stress on bones, can help improve density. It’s ...

Making decisions that help your bones grow big and strong is often a priority when you’re a kid. But as you get older—and especially after menopause—maintaining them brings on renewed importance.

Every year after menopause, women lose approximately 1-2% of their bone density. This accelerated decline occurs because estrogen, which plays a vital role in bone remodeling, drops dramatically ...

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 ...

Lots of runners over 50 have a common goal: keep running, maybe even for as long as possible. And one factor that’s crucial to succeeding there is maintaining bone health. As we age, our bones ...

There's no denying that the adoption of GLP-1 receptor agonists has risen rapidly in recent years. More than one in 10 women in the UK currently use GLP-1s for weight management, according to a ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A social media trend has people “pounding the stairs” ...