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 ...

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 ...

Here’s something that might surprise you: the way you stand and move throughout your day can actually help build stronger bones. And the best part? These posture adjustments are simple to incorporate ...

Jump training is nothing new, but there’s more to it than jumping on the spot. If you’re looking to build bone density, sports medicine specialist and orthopaedic surgeon Jocelyn Wittstein says the ...

Playing with your kids or grandkids, going on walks with friends, avoiding fractures, storing calcium and protecting your vital organs: These are all reasons it’s important to protect your bone health ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you spend lots of time at the gym or follow the latest fitness trends, you’ve probably heard about creatine. For decades, it has been the go-to supplement for athletes looking to build muscle, ...