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Can a vibrating belt help protect bones and muscle health? (opens original article in a new tab)

TL;DR

A vibrating belt, an FDA-approved wearable device, is being used by some women to potentially slow bone density loss, addressing osteopenia in adults over 50 in the U.S.

  • Over 40 million U.S. adults aged 50 and older have osteopenia.
  • An FDA-approved vibration device is used by some women to slow bone density loss.
  • The device aims to protect bone and muscle health.

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