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Groove Editorial Team

Groove Editorial Team

The Groove Editorial Team includes physicians and physical therapists specializing in bone health and osteoporosis care. Every article is grounded in peer-reviewed research and clinician-reviewed, practical guidance you can actually use.

San Francisco, CA

Calcium Content in Tahini: Everything You Need to Know

Calcium Content in Tahini: Everything You Need to Know

Tahini delivers about 64 mg of calcium per tablespoon, and unhulled versions more than double that. Here's what actually ends up in your jar - and how much of it your body can absorb.

Top Magnesium-Rich Foods to Add to Your Diet

Top Magnesium-Rich Foods to Add to Your Diet

Roughly half your body's magnesium is stored in your skeleton, yet 48% of Americans get less than they need. These nine everyday foods close the gap without counting a single milligram.

A Detailed Guide to Calcium Content in Kale

A Detailed Guide to Calcium Content in Kale

Kale is one of the few plant foods whose calcium your body absorbs better than milk's. Here is how much it actually contains, and how to prepare it so your bones get the benefit.

The Definitive Guide to Magnesium Deficiency Signs and Causes

The Definitive Guide to Magnesium Deficiency Signs and Causes

Fatigue, muscle cramps and poor sleep can all point to low magnesium - and nearly half of Americans fall short of the recommended intake. Here is how to spot deficiency early and protect your bones.

The Definitive Guide to Vitamin D3 for Bone Density

The Definitive Guide to Vitamin D3 for Bone Density

Vitamin D3 lets your bones absorb the calcium you eat. But trials show 4,000-10,000 IU a day can lower bone density instead of raising it. Here's the dose that actually works, by age.

Beginner's Guide to Safe and Effective Osteoporosis Exercises

Beginner's Guide to Safe and Effective Osteoporosis Exercises

Walking alone will not rebuild bone. Here is what a safe osteoporosis exercise program actually includes - heavy resistance training, controlled impact, and balance work - plus the movements to avoid.

A Comprehensive Guide to Boosting Collagen, Calcium, Magnesium & Vitamin D

A Comprehensive Guide to Boosting Collagen, Calcium, Magnesium & Vitamin D

Collagen is the frame, calcium is the concrete, and vitamin D and magnesium get the calcium there. Here is how much of each you need daily, and when to take them for the best absorption.

Beginner's Guide to Daily Calcium for Women After Menopause

Beginner's Guide to Daily Calcium for Women After Menopause

After menopause, your calcium needs jump to 1,200 mg a day. Here's how to hit that target with food first, when supplements make sense, and why more than 500 mg at once won't absorb.

A Practical Guide to Fracture Prevention Strategies for Seniors

A Practical Guide to Fracture Prevention Strategies for Seniors

Most fractures after 65 are preventable. This guide covers six proven strategies, from DEXA screening and heavy resistance training to balance work, medication review, and daily nutrition targets.

How Foods for Bone Density Can Help You to Strengthen Bones

How Foods for Bone Density Can Help You to Strengthen Bones

Bone density depends on more than calcium. Here are the 10 foods research points to most consistently, the nutrients that make them work together, and how to build them into everyday meals.

A Practical Guide to Medicare Reimbursement for Bone Density Scans

A Practical Guide to Medicare Reimbursement for Bone Density Scans

Medicare Part B covers bone density scans as a preventive service once every 24 months. Here are the 2026 CPT codes and reimbursement rates, who qualifies, and the billing mistakes that trigger denials.

5 Reasons Why You Will Love the Calcium in Sardines

5 Reasons Why You Will Love the Calcium in Sardines

A 3.75 oz can of sardines delivers about 351 mg of calcium, roughly 35% of your daily need, but only if you eat the soft edible bones. Here is how sardines compare to dairy and how to eat them safely.