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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

The Ultimate Guide to Bone Vitamins for Elderly Adults

The Ultimate Guide to Bone Vitamins for Elderly Adults

Calcium and vitamin D are just the start. This guide covers the bone vitamins older adults truly need after 65 — magnesium, vitamin K, and B vitamins — plus dosing, food sources, and absorption tips.

Calcium for Women: A Practical Guide

Calcium for Women: A Practical Guide

Calcium is essential for women's bone health after 50, but more isn't always better. Here's how much you really need, the best food sources, when supplements make sense, and the nutrients that help calcium work.

The Complete Guide to DEXA T-Score Fracture Risk

The Complete Guide to DEXA T-Score Fracture Risk

A DEXA T-score is the standard measure of bone density, but it only tells part of your fracture-risk story. Learn what the numbers mean, why some fractures happen with normal scores, and how doctors use FRAX.

How to Absorb Calcium Better for Maximum Bone Strength

How to Absorb Calcium Better for Maximum Bone Strength

How much calcium you absorb matters more than how much you take. See how vitamin D, meal timing, food choices, and the right supplement form help you get the most calcium for stronger bones.

How to Check DEXA Scan Coverage Fast

How to Check DEXA Scan Coverage Fast

A broken bone can be the first sign of osteoporosis. Here's how Medicare Part B covers a DEXA bone density scan after a fracture: who qualifies, how often you can be tested, and the codes that prevent a denied claim.

The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Food for Bone and Muscle Strength

The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Food for Bone and Muscle Strength

What you eat shapes how strong your bones and muscles stay as you age. This guide breaks down the calcium, protein, and vitamin D your body needs, the best whole-food sources, and the habits that quietly weaken bone.

Everything You Need to Know About Foods for Bone and Joint Health

Everything You Need to Know About Foods for Bone and Joint Health

Strong bones and flexible joints start on your plate. See how calcium, vitamin D, collagen, and anti-inflammatory foods work together to protect your skeleton—and the everyday habits quietly working against them.

Step-by-Step Guide to Medicare DEXA Bone Density Scan Coverage

Step-by-Step Guide to Medicare DEXA Bone Density Scan Coverage

Medicare covers DEXA bone density scans at no cost for people who meet one of five risk criteria. Here's how eligibility, the 24-month frequency rule, and out-of-pocket costs actually work.

Beyond Calcium: Essential Nutrients for Bone Health and Strength

Beyond Calcium: Essential Nutrients for Bone Health and Strength

Calcium is just the start. After 65, your bones also depend on vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin K, and protein. Here is how each nutrient protects bone density and how to get enough from food first.

The Menopause-Osteoporosis Connection: What Every Woman Needs to Know

The Menopause-Osteoporosis Connection: What Every Woman Needs to Know

Estrogen protects your bones, until menopause. As levels fall, women can lose up to 20% of their bone density, often without symptoms. Here's how the menopause-osteoporosis connection works and how to protect your bones.

A Practical Guide to Collagen Supplements for Bone Density

A Practical Guide to Collagen Supplements for Bone Density

Collagen is having a moment in bone health—but does it actually work? Here's what a landmark 12-month trial and a 4-year follow-up reveal about collagen peptides, bone density, and using them after 65.

Why Bones Weaken During Menopause: Understanding the Transition

Why Bones Weaken During Menopause: Understanding the Transition

Menopause triggers rapid bone loss as estrogen drops, but it is not inevitable. Learn what happens inside your bones, how to read your DXA results, and the proven steps that protect your skeleton long term.