Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening guidelines on January 14, 2025. Women 65 years or older, or postmenopausal women ...

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Radiographic knee osteoarthritis was associated with slightly higher DXA aBMD but lower tibial cortical volumetric bone ...

Medicare covers bone density scans once every 2 years or more frequently if medically necessary. If you meet eligibility requirements and use a facility that accepts Medicare, there are no ...

Increasing your calcium intake, supplementing with vitamin D, and doing resistance training builds bone density.

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A decade-long study of postmenopausal women suggests tea may offer modest bone benefits, while very ...

Once a person loses bone density, they typically cannot regain it. However, they may be able to prevent further bone density loss through lifestyle adjustments, such as getting sufficient exercise, ...