No Laughing Matter: Prominent Laugh Lines and Wrinkles on Women Could Indicate Lower Bone Density

Could it be possible for women to tell if they have brittle bones just by looking in the mirror? According to a new study out of Yale, the answer is...maybe.

While experts caution that more research is needed to verify the results, the study found a connection between lower bone density and wrinklier skin in postmenopausal. If additional studies uncover a similar result, it might be possible for doctors for identify women who are at a greater risk of fractures without depending upon costly tests.

Skin and bones share common building blocks - collagens. As people age, collagens can account for age-related skin changes as well as contribute to bone deterioration.

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