Bones communicate with the rest of the body to support overall health – here’s the science behind your skeleton

Bones are living tissues that constantly rebuild, repair and help the body stay in balance.

By: Priya Bhardwaj, Washington University in St. Louis, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: June 22, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month ago

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By Priya Bhardwaj, Washington University in St. Louis

Each year, doctors treat more than 6 million bone fractures in the United States. And while it takes only a few seconds for a bone to break, the processes that keep your bones strong and allow them to heal are taking place continuously throughout your life.

Beneath their hard surface, your bones are alive with activity, continuously being broken down, rebuilt and reshaped. Far from being static …

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