31 August, 2025
DEXA For Women After Menopause: Preventing Fractures
Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings many changes, including a significant impact on bone health. As estrogen levels drop, women experience accelerated bone loss, which greatly increases their risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Given these risks, undergoing a DEXA scan after menopause is one of the most proactive steps to assess your […]
28 August, 2025
DEXA Body Composition Analysis: Beyond The Bathroom Scale
Stepping on a bathroom scale only tells you one thing: your total weight. But that single number paints an incomplete picture of health and fitness. Two people can weigh the same, yet one might have a much higher body fat percentage or more muscle mass than the other. This is why more people are turning […]
24 August, 2025
QCT And pDXA vs. DEXA: Choosing The Right Test
Understanding bone density and bone strength is a crucial part of maintaining health as we age. Modern bone density imaging techniques allow doctors to assess the risk of fractures and conditions like osteoporosis long before a bone breaks. The dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry DEXA scan is widely regarded as the most accurate and standard method for […]
20 August, 2025
Combining DEXA With Blood Biomarkers: A Holistic Approach to Musculoskeletal Health
Maintaining strong bones and muscles is fundamental to overall health, especially as we age. However, evaluating your musculoskeletal well-being requires more than just stepping on a scale or getting a routine check-up. Traditionally, doctors have relied on imaging like X-rays or bone scan diagnostic tests and separate lab work to piece together a patient’s health […]
31 July, 2025
Interpreting Regional Lean Mass: What Your DEXA Says About Muscle Balance
Understanding your body’s muscle distribution is key to optimizing fitness and preventing injury. One powerful tool for analyzing body composition is the DEXA scan, which provides a detailed breakdown of fat, bone, and lean tissue. Unlike a regular scale or simple caliper test, a DEXA body composition scan offers a multi-page report showing exactly how […]
15 July, 2025
DEXA Scan Versus Other Imaging Tests: A Comprehensive Comparison
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, better known as the DEXA scan, is a medical imaging test that measures bone density and body composition. With so many imaging options available, it’s helpful to understand how DEXA compares to other technologies. In this imaging tests comparison, we will explore DEXA alongside CT scans, ultrasound bone scans, and X-rays to […]
14 July, 2025
The Role Of Nutrition In Maintaining Strong Bones
Bone health is a critical part of overall well-being, yet it’s often taken for granted until problems arise. Osteoporosis – a condition of weakened, brittle bones – affects millions of people. About 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and another 44 million have low bone density, putting them at increased risk of fractures. Because bone loss […]
30 June, 2025
What Your T-Score Really Means: A Guide To Bone Density Results
Bone health is a critical part of overall well-being, yet millions of people worldwide are at risk for weakened bones. About 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and another 44 million have low bone density, putting them at increased risk for fractures. One of the key measures of bone strength is the T-score, which you receive […]