Kisspeptin, a naturally-occurring hormone, has been found to increase the activity of bone-forming cells in the body for the first time. The discovery has led to hopes that the hormone could be a ...

For the first time, a Finnish study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä has investigated changes in the amount of exercise that strengthens the bones in adolescence. The study proved that ...

May is National Osteoporosis Month. Instead of focusing on the woes of osteoporosis, which are many, let’s look at bone health across the life span. Why does bone health matter? Bones protect our ...

Explore the alarming rise of osteoporosis in Indians under 50, driven by lifestyle factors and poor bone health awareness.

Research links regular exercise to better bone density. Scientists found that people who were more sedentary were less likely to have good bone density. Doctors generally recommend a specific exercise ...

Bone health reflects a balance between bone formation and resorption, influenced by genetics, nutrition, hormonal status and mechanical loading. Physical activity provides mechanical stimuli that ...

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that the bone mineral density at the femoral neck decreased, but the structural properties were maintained or even slightly improved ...

Physical activity during growth is a critical determinant of skeletal development and long-term bone health. In developing populations, engagement in high-impact and weight-bearing activities ...

According to a recent study at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, the impacts of everyday physical activity do not attenuate the accelerated hormonal bone loss that occurs during menopause.

The relatively lightly built skeletons of modern humans developed late in evolutionary history, and may have been the result of a shift away from a nomadic lifestyle to a more settled one, according ...

Inside: Fun and unique skeleton crafts and activities your kids will love making. With Halloween coming up in a few days I figured now was the perfect time to do a little unit study on the human body ...