In Part 1 of our series about bone strength, you learned about mechanical load. Today we’ll look at the other half of the equation: the mechanical behavior of bone. When … Continue Reading →

Over the past 100 years, scientists who study bone have benefited from amazing technological advances. These new techniques have vastly expanded and improved our ability to observe the behavior of … Continue Reading →

Bile is a liquid compound produced in the liver that helps your body break down the fats you consume. It also plays a critical role in detoxification. These benefits make … Continue Reading →

The World Health Organization (WHO) just released its new guidelines for physical activity. These recommendations are based on the most up-to-date research on the health benefits of exercise and the … Continue Reading →

This Save Our Bones Bulletin covers a range of topics related to bone health and fracture prevention. First, we’ll look at scientists’ high-tech plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to … Continue Reading →

Loneliness is an emotional experience that studies have linked to measurable negative health impacts. Older adults are at a high risk of loneliness, and the social distancing necessitated by the … Continue Reading →

A survey of 2,000 Americans found that those who exercised four to seven times a week reported high levels of happiness more often than people who exercised less often. Today … Continue Reading →

The berries of the goji plant have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for more than two millennia. But for Americans without a connection to that tradition, these berries might … Continue Reading →

A just-published study in the Genome Biology journal has identified several genetic markers that researchers believe could help predict osteoporosis earlier in life. We know that our genes and their … Continue Reading →