It’s no secret that a glass of milk is an excellent source of calcium and can help support overall bone health. But for those who are lactose intolerant, vegan or just prefer not to eat dairy, there ...

Novella Lui, RD, M.H.Sc. The addition of calcium sulfate, an ingredient used to solidify soymilk to make tofu, increases the amount of calcium in this plant-based food significantly. Note that not all ...

Calcium-rich foods include yogurt, cheese, almond milk, spinach, and whole wheat bread. You absorb calcium from dairy products and fortified foods more easily than plant-based foods. Calcium is ...

You can get calcium from both plant and animal sources. These can include dairy products, sardines, seeds, and leafy greens, among others. Calcium makes up much of your bones and teeth and plays a ...

The importance of getting enough calcium has been consistently drilled into us. Parents tell young children how it will strengthen their bones, and give them superhero powers. Doctors talk to patients ...

As kids, we would often listen to our mothers advising us to have a glass of milk every day for strong bones. But is that all that you need to keep your calcium levels up? Calcium levels not only ...

Parents and their offspring sometimes seem as if they have little in common. But both often fall short on a key nutrient: calcium. This mineral is best known for building strong bones, but it does ...

Calcium builds and maintains your bone strength, helps muscles — including your heart muscle — contract properly and plays an essential role in normal blood clotting. Eating calcium-rich foods every ...

Milk has calcium and your bones need calcium, so milk gives you strong bones. Right? Thanks to a very good marketing campaign, this is the common wisdom. But it turns out milk, calcium, and strong ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...