Bone and Joint Health

Move More, More Often to Maintain Weight Loss A study provided six months of mediated behavior change and dietary counselling for weight loss to relatively...

In estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, a bone disease that occurs when the body loses calcium from bone faster than it builds new...

More than nine million U.S. adults are living with the painful symptoms and disability caused by gout. Diet is an important part of avoiding...

If you currently suffer from joint pain—or hope to prevent it—don’t be tempted by ads and fads. Beyond taking any medications recommended by your...

Our bones support us, literally, in everything we do. They protect our vital organs, store important minerals the body relies upon, and keep us...

Q. I was recently diagnosed with gout. Which foods should I avoid?

The more time you spend physically inactive during the day, the greater your risk for a variety of health problems-a lot of research shows that. But a new observational study in Annals of Internal Medicine found that being sedentary is even more risky if a person is inactive for long, interrupted bouts of 30 minutes or longer.

I heard that drinking coffee can cause calcium loss from the body. Is that true?

Gout is so painful that its sufferers say you can't really grasp how bad it is unless you've experienced it. A form of arthritis, gout is marked by attacks of severe joint pain, swelling, warmth and redness. Although medication is often used to help manage gout, dietary changes may help, too.

Exercise that stresses your bones (weight-bearing exercise, such as walking or tennis) can help preserve bone mass as you age. But, how?