I’m a woman of 54 with somewhat limited mobility due to back pain. Perhaps for this reason, my primary care physician ordered ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a woman of 54 with somewhat limited mobility due to back pain. Perhaps for this reason, my primary care physician ordered a DEXA scan in 2023 and again in 2026. I was alarmed when ...

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I measured my body composition on five devices. I still don’t know what my exact body fat percentage is. I measured my body composition on five devices. I still don’t know what my exact body fat ...

Bones, mostly made of collagen and calcium, provide a rigid framework that protects soft organs (kidneys, liver, lungs and spleen) and protects the body. Just like any other body part, bones are ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old man. I have a DEXA score of -3.3. I take 1,200 mg of calcium with vitamin D daily. I lift weights and swim two to three times a week. My doctor put me on Prolia, and ...

Scientists have shown that brain connectivity patterns can predict mental functions across the entire brain. Each region has a unique “connectivity fingerprint” tied to its role in cognition, from ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A new study links osteoporosis in postmenopausal women ...

As low-cost DEXA services expand across the longevity and medical weight loss market, Fitnescity Health establishes a quality framework to educate consumers and elevate the industry. Today, Fitnescity ...