DEXA scans are all the talk in the wellness world, with tons of celebrities swearing by them in their health endeavors. If they’ve popped up in your feed, you might be asking yourself—do I need one, ...

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

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

Typically, when people say they’re trying to lose weight, what they actually mean is they’re trying change their body composition—they're trying to be leaner. A lower number on the scale could be an ...

Bone density scan results explain the strength of your bones and assess your risk of breaking a bone. Z-scores are used as the measure for adults under 50 and children. Share on Pinterest izusek/Getty ...

A single number has defined osteoporosis diagnosis for more than three decades: the T-score, a measure of bone mineral density taken from a DEXA scan and codified by the World Health Organization. It ...

I love talking about my favorite leggings and workout shoes, but I also love talking about the science of health and wellness. I'm talking everything from what boosts your metabolism to why the ...

Alma College is offering a new service that is designed to both improve community health and provide students with real-world experience they will take with them and use long after graduation. Housed ...

Across 26-year period researchers noted a reduction of around two-thirds in the prevalence of osteoporosis among people presenting for their first scan ...