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By Stan Horaczek May 22, 2020

Health

Walking correctly takes work—here’s how to improve every step

Experts explain how to make the most of your daily strolls.

By John Kennedy Mar 1, 2020

Science

Five surprising ways people have used (and are still using) bones

Life after death.

By Sara Chodosh Feb 27, 2020

Health

Six rare bone disorders you probably haven’t heard of

Plus one more you might be more familiar with.

By Kat Eschner Feb 25, 2020

Health

Your bones do more than you give them credit for

The skeleton is more than just a support system.

By Mary Kearl Feb 24, 2020

DIY

Improving your baby’s bone health starts in the womb

Say hello to your two new best friends: vitamin D and calcium.

By Grace Wade Feb 19, 2020

Health

How to keep your bones strong—and even make them stronger

Bones need a workout, too.

By Rachel Feltman Feb 14, 2020

Animals

This ancient bony fish was a sexual pioneer

The first sex on record was a Scottish square dance.

By Molly Glick Feb 7, 2020

Science

Most humans don’t have tails. So why do we have the bones for it?

On the origin of our useless tailbones.

By Alex Schwartz Feb 5, 2020

Health

You’ll never have as many bones as you did at birth (and other strange skeleton facts)

The scoop on your scaffolding.

By Kat Eschner Sep 13, 2019

Health

Panic might be triggered by signals from your bones

Your skeleton does a whole lot more than just hold you up.

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Walking correctly takes work—here’s how to improve every step

Five surprising ways people have used (and are still using) bones

Six rare bone disorders you probably haven’t heard of

Your bones do more than you give them credit for

Improving your baby’s bone health starts in the womb

How to keep your bones strong—and even make them stronger

This ancient bony fish was a sexual pioneer

Most humans don’t have tails. So why do we have the bones for it?

You’ll never have as many bones as you did at birth (and other strange skeleton facts)

Panic might be triggered by signals from your bones