Bones literally provide structure to your body. Without them, you would melt like the Wicked Witch of the West. Okay, maybe a bit dramatic, but partially true. While your muscles help you move your ...

"It can block how other nutrients are absorbed and even harm your bones, kidneys or heart, " he shares, and he wants to ...

If you’re one of the 8 million American women with osteoporosis, your doctor has probably talked to you about treatment options to slow the disease’s progression and keep your bones in tip-top shape.

Make no bones about it: The health and well-being of your skeleton really takes center stage during menopause. “Estrogen plays a vital role in preserving bone density, and without it, bones become ...

Calcium alone does not a strong bone make. Here is a sampling of the supporting cast behind bone building: Boron: Increases calcium absorption, reduces the amount of calcium excreted in urine and even ...

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