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Q: Does taking calcium help keep your bones strong or not? I am going through perimenopause now, and osteoporosis is on my ...

"Leafy greens [spinach, kale and collard greens] provide both calcium and magnesium," says Dr. Dasgupta. "Calcium strengthens bones, while magnesium supports muscles and helps keep bones healthy.

Both Davis and Dr. Wiznia recommend incorporating eggs into your diet if you want to keep bones strong. “Eggs are one of the ...

As you age, you may worry about health conditions such as heart disease or cancer. But there’s one that should be front and center on your radar: osteoporosis, a disease that weakens your bones. Half ...

As our bodies age, our bones break down, raising our risk of osteoporosis — a condition that makes our skeletal scaffolding brittle and increases the likelihood of fractures. Broken bones are ...

Keeping bones strong needs simple weekly habits like good food, movement, sleep and basic check-ins. Dietitians say nutrients ...

Strong bones are crucial as we age, helping to support mobility and overall health. Unfortunately, osteoporosis is a looming threat for older women and men, with an estimated 10 million Americans ...

Your 50s are a crucial decade for bone health. After age 50, bone breakdown outpaces bone formation, accelerating the speed of bone loss. This doesn't mean you're doomed to have brittle bones as you ...

Strong bones require more than just calcium. Experts explain the essential nutrients, lifestyle habits, and medical checks needed to maintain long-term bone health and reduce osteoporosis risk.

WASHINGTON (7News) — As we age, a natural decline in bone density and mass increases the risk of bone-related conditions and injuries. Many older adults aim to maintain their independence for as long ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. As we get older, maintaining bone health is ...