We’ve all been told to drink milk and eat dairy products to ensure strong healthy bones… But what do you do if you’re lactose intolerant, follow a vegan diet or simply don’t care too much for dairy? Turn to dietary sources of non-dairy calcium…

Age-related bone loss. It happens to everyone to some degree or another. But how badly it happens to you can mean the difference between living a stress-free, active life and living in constant fear of falls and bone fractures that can steal your independence.

When researchers at the Henry Ford Hospital examined the medical effects of a standard treatment to relieve back pain, they were shocked at what they found: A commonly given injection drastically drains bone strength — especially among menopausal women.

Millions of Americans take calcium supplements every day to keep their bones healthy. But it turns out these supplements come with serious consequences…

Most people will tell you coffee isn’t good for your teeth. But most people are wrong… Well, not entirely. Coffee is acidic. And it does dull your smile. But new and surprising benefits for your teeth and bones may be worth it…

Sardines may be small in size but they provide a whopping dose of nutrients and heart-healthy oils, which is why sardines are a superfood for men and one of the best foods for men over 50.

Just when you thought medicine couldn’t get more expensive, there’s a new bank-breaking material slated for the next generation of knee and hip replacements — gold. But this vitamin is a better investment…

It’s easy to think of food as just … food. But as men age, certain foods can help boost bone and heart health and protect against memory loss and prostate problems.

It seems the tequila agave plant (Agave tequilana) has more to offer humanity than just its ability to get you black-out drunk. It contains substances that help with the absorption of calcium and magnesium — two essential minerals for strong and healthy bones.

Considering that more than 1 in 3 American adults are deficient in vitamin D, you may be wondering what came first, the illnesses or the low vitamin D? So let’s take a long look at the list and get straight on just how vital this vitamin is and why you’re most likely not getting enough to do any good…

Remember when your parents were in their 60s and 70s — and how old and frail they may have seemed? Hopefully you can look down the road knowing your senior years will be healthier and more active… if you don’t fall victim to this common condition that can take your life in just a year…

A group of medicines that were developed to curb osteoporosis are to blame for an increase in thigh bone fractures. When this happens, doctors are recommending that you stop taking the drug and maximize calcium and vitamin D. You think?