Bones

Strengthening the body's bones

Many people begin to think about bone health only after a fracture, but experts emphasize that there are simple daily habits that can help maintain body strength over the years.

|ByDORON KUPERSTEIN
Bone health is not a matter that begins at an older age, but rather a process that accompanies us throughout life
Illustration: Knuckle cracking

The noise that stresses those around you: What really happens when you crack your joints

The sound feels like something breaking, so it is easy to think something is being damaged. But studies have not found a clear link between knuckle cracking and osteoarthritis of the hand.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Image from Apes and monkeys, Their life and language; illustrative.

Newly discovered fossil challenges idea of ape origins in east Africa - study

The remains, discovered in 2023 and 2024, are incomplete, and made up of only a few jawbone fragments and worn teeth. 

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
World's oldest Neanderthal fingerprint found on 43,000-year-old pebble in Spain. Illustration.

Neanderthals who lived in Siberian cave millenia apart were distant relatives, study finds

Further analysis of the genetic similarity showed that Neanderthals in the Altai region likely lived in groups of fewer than 50 people.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Bones from 16th-century shipwreck suggest left-handedness changes what happens to us when we die

Study found mineral content in clavicles increased with age while protein content decreased.

OCTOBER 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Shipwreck.

Best Over-the-Counter Supplements for Osteoporosis in 2024

Bone health is essential for staying active and mobile. Check out our article on the best over-the-counter supplements for osteoporosis and how they work.

OCTOBER 23, 2024ByALEXANDRA PRESTON