When we think about health check-ups before 50, heart health, blood sugar, and cholesterol often top the list. Bone health, ...

Women are at higher risk of bone loss than men. But a few simple workouts can help to keep your skeleton strong and resilient. By Danielle Friedman When Barbara Hannah Grufferman was in her early 50s, ...

The doctors and nurses at the emergency room in Jacksonville, Florida, were “perplexed,” as Dia Thomas remembers it. They believed her when she said she was in pain—imaging had revealed fractures in ...

Bones are not hard, still objects. They are living tissue that keeps renewing itself. As people grow older, especially after middle age, keeping bones strong becomes more important because weak bones ...

Bone health during breast cancer treatment can be a concern, but there are ways to reduce the impact. If a person is at risk for a loss of bone density, doctors can prescribe medications. Lifestyle ...

This article is part of a broad series on recent advances in the science and medicine of longevity and aging. The series covers a range of topics, including musculoskeletal health. Expect more ...