Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Maintaining good bone health is important as you age. Good nutrition is key to bone development and strength. As you get older, you start to lose bone mass.

Vitamin D supplements have long been touted as offering myriad health benefits, including protecting against cognitive decline, cancer, and bone fractures, and even increasing one’s lifespan. But ...

As little as twice the required daily amount of vitamin A can actually increase the risk of bone fractures ... So choose a supplement in which vitamin A is at least 20 to 40 percent beta-carotene.

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Vibration helps bones to grow. In a new study, Zurich researchers have shown how such mechanical stimuli influence the genes in the bones. They hope to use this to heal broken ...

Vitamin K is needed for wound healing and strong bones ... a healthy daily dose of vitamin K improves bone health and reduces the risk of bone fractures, particularly for those who are ...

Broken bones normally mend spontaneously if they are set firmly. A finger fracture typically requires three weeks for healing, while one can recover from broken legs in six to eight weeks.