You’ve been told to walk for your bones, but recent trials put that advice up against something stronger.

A high-intensity exercise program, already shown effective in improving bone density and performance in women, is also effective in older men with low bone density, according to the LIFTMOR-M study, ...

Oestrogen decline in perimenopause accelerates bone loss, raising the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis. Bone strengthens only when it is mechanically loaded; calcium supports bone but cannot build ...