Women at higher risk for fractures may benefit from getting a DEXA scan before the recommended age of 65. Strength training ...

Some doctors and influencers say women shouldn’t wait until their 60s for a DEXA scan. Here’s what to consider before getting one.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening guidelines ...

Older adults with lower bone density showed faster cognitive decline and more white matter change over five years.

Educational update explains DXA testing, T-scores, fracture-risk factors and questions adults can discuss with ...

In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.

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.

As you age you can lose bone density — and a new study suggests this may be connected to an accelerated decrease in brain ...

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 ...

Learn more about the impact menopause has on bone strength and density as women age and what can be done to help keep ...

If a doctor thinks a person may have osteoporosis or be at risk, they may recommend a bone density scan or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) scan. These scans use an X-ray to measure the ...