"A focus on exercises such as upper-body, weight-bearing, balance, and back strength is important for reducing the likelihood ...

It develops slowly and quietly and is not accompanied by pain—until a fracture occurs. Who is at risk for osteoporosis, and why is it so important to start doing this type of exercise right now?

Osteoporosis occurs when your body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. The disease is often described as silent because your bones may weaken over time without causing outward ...

Osteoporosis occurs when your bones progressively break down and become weaker. The disease is often described as silent because you may not notice outward symptoms until a fracture occurs. Fractured ...

Discover the types of exercises that can safely strengthen your bones and reduce fracture risk if you have osteoporosis.

Experts warn women that being slim in midlife might seem healthy, but it can raise the risk of brittle bones - so ...

Exercise is essential if you have osteoporosis. Resistance training and physical activity can help build bone, prevent further bone loss, and protect you against falls by improving strength, ...

At 24, the last thing on Sarah Grell's mind is preventing osteoporosis. "I'll worry about that later," said Grell about osteoporosis, as she worked out at Curves in Brainerd this week. "It's not one ...

I’ve been a personal trainer for more than two decades now, so I know that building up and maintaining strength, rather than ...

ST. LOUIS -- After four years, Laurie Cohen knew the drill. Since being diagnosed with osteoporosis, she had received almost the same news at every checkup -- her bone density had improved slightly, ...