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Nearly 44 million people in the U.S. are living with osteoporosis. The disease, which causes bones to be thin and brittle, strikes women more often ... Read More »

Once, I was at my son's school during recess and noticed that (other than a few exceptions) it was mostly boys playing kickball and girls sitting in ... Read More »

Fitness is important at any age -- it keeps your body looking and feeling good, it helps prevent a host of chronic conditions, and it boosts your ... Read More »

Occupational Therapist and uber fit mom Wendy Alexander knows her stuff and shares a simple strategy for staying strong and fit! Who knew it could be ... Read More »

Sometimes I worry about my bones. My grandma had osteoporosis, and my mom is taking measures to keep from falling prey to the same condition. Seems I ... Read More »

As both men and women age, a decrease in bone density typically occurs. Strength training and a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D can help slow down ... Read More »

We've all heard about the many benefits of drinking green tea, but what about all of the other varieties available? If you're bored of always drinking ... Read More »

If you want your kids to have stronger bones and avoid osteoporosis later in life, encouraging gymnastics and other high-impact sports activities ... Read More »

It seems like nothing is as simple as it should be, even building healthy bones. It's true that eating right and exercising regularly starting early ... Read More »

Apparently they can, in post-menopausal women anyway. In an enormous study that looked at over 36,000 women over 7 years, calcium and vitamin D ... Read More »