Estrogens and androgens influence the growth and maintenance of the mammalian
skeleton and are responsible for its sexual dimorphism. Estrogen deficiency at menopause …

ABSTRACT A preponderance of evidence from systematic reviews supports the
effectiveness of weightbearing exercises on bone mass accrual, especially during the …

Muscle and bone are anatomically and functionally closely connected. The traditional
concept that skeletal muscles serve to load bone and transform skeletal segments into a …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review evaluates cow milk's impact on breast
carcinogenesis by linking recent epidemiological evidence and new insights into the …

Abstract In 2007, International Society of Clinical Densitometry Pediatric Positions Task
Forces reviewed the evidence for the clinical application of peripheral quantitative computed …

Objective Intensive physical training may have a sport-dependent effect on bone mass
acquisition. This cross-sectional study evaluated bone mass acquisition in girls practicing …

Context: Puberty is a crucial period of dramatic hormonal changes, accelerated growth,
attainment of reproductive capacity, and acquisition of peak bone mass. Participation in …

High protein intake might elicit beneficial or detrimental effects, depending on life stages and
populations. While high protein intake in elder individuals can promote beneficial health …

Lean body mass (LM) has been positively associated with bone mineral density (BMD) in
children and adolescents, but the relationship between body fat mass (FM) and BMD …

Context: Cross-sectional studies have demonstrated that physical activity can improve bone
mass acquisition. However, this design is not adequate to describe the specific kinetics of …