Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break.

Three experts on bone health explain why your bone density is important, and the types of exercise that can help.

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Regardless of age, we should all be considering ways to improve or maintain bone health. This is particularly true for people over 60, who have a higher chance of being diagnosed with osteoporosis.

Weighted vests are one of the latest health trends popping up on social media. There are lots of claims about the benefits: ...

"Vest walking also increases caloric expenditure and activates muscles more than regular walking, but the weight is typically too low to induce significant muscle growth," Verebes says. Most weighted ...

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Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is expanding and enhancing its services to improve bone health and reduce the impact of osteoporosis ...

You’re probably familiar with many of the benefits of regular exercise, when done properly. From building muscle to boosting your energy and even helping your brain function better, there’s no ...