Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. November 10, 2021 Add ...

An excellent new tool that uses a technology called microindentation can measure the health of bone tissue directly and safely. Bone fractures are the bane of people with unhealthy or fragile bones.

What if you could easily test the strength of your bones and muscle functionality at home, instead of undergoing expensive tests at the doctor’s office? Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have developed ...

Strong bones reduce fracture risk at any age. Learn about calcium, vitamin D, exercise, tests like DEXA, and lifestyle steps ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 62-year-old woman who has been fairly healthy most of my life. I try to walk daily and eat right. I've never had a fracture or bone health issues. But after my annual physical ...

Doctors use bone density testing to determine the strength of a person’s bones. These tests can show if someone has low bone density and may be at risk of osteoporosis. Doctors can use various methods ...

Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...

Preventive screenings, such as bone density tests, can help identify potential medical problems. Medicare covers some costs. Bone density tests may help prevent expensive reparative treatments.