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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

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.

How to Start Osteoporosis Treatment in 5 Easy Steps

How to Start Osteoporosis Treatment in 5 Easy Steps

Not sure when osteoporosis treatment is right for you? This 5-step guide covers bone density screening, FRAX risk scores, medication options, and lifestyle changes to help you decide with your doctor.

The Complete Guide to Magnesium Glycinate for Bones

The Complete Guide to Magnesium Glycinate for Bones

Magnesium glycinate is one of the most absorbable forms of magnesium and a key partner to calcium and vitamin D for bone strength. Here's how it supports bone density, the right dose, and the best food sources.

The Ultimate Guide to Interpreting Your Bone Density Results

The Ultimate Guide to Interpreting Your Bone Density Results

Confused by your bone density report? This guide explains how to read your T-score, Z-score, and FRAX fracture risk, what counts as osteoporosis, and the steps to take to protect your bones.

Calcium Rich Foods: 7 Quick and Easy Ways to Add More

Calcium Rich Foods: 7 Quick and Easy Ways to Add More

Most adults need 1,000-1,200 mg of calcium a day, yet many fall short. From dairy and calcium-set tofu to leafy greens and fortified milks, here are seven simple ways to get more and protect your bones.