bone density

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, bone density has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Diary Of A CEO (Oct 2025). In the episode "Longevity Debate: SHOCKING Weight Loss Truth! They've Been Hiding This For YEARS!" on The Diary Of A CEO, the speaker discusses the importance of monitoring bone density, noting that early detection can be beneficial. They also mention that having a lot of muscle contributes to stronger bones, highlighting the relationship between muscle mass and bone health.

Bone density, or bone mineral density (BMD), is the amount of bone mineral in bone tissue, measured as mass of mineral per volume of bone. Clinically it is measured by proxy according to optical density per square centimetre of bone surface upon imaging. Bone density measurement is used in clinical medicine as an indirect indicator of osteoporosis and fracture risk. It is measured by a procedure called densitometry, often performed in the radiology or nuclear medicine departments of a hospital o