Like the rest of you, your bones need more attention as the years pass. Some 10 million Americans over age 50 have the weak and brittle bones of osteoporosisāand an additional 44 million have osteopenia (lower than normal bone density), according to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. Click here to read the full articleā¦ Read more Ā»
Osteoporosis in the News
Exercises Every Woman Should Do To Support Bone Health, Per Doctors Ā»
Bone health may not be something you think about every day, but itās silently working behind the scenes to keep you strong and supported from the inside out. However, hormonal changes throughout lifeāfrom pregnancy to menopauseācan quietly weaken your bones without you even realizing it. And while osteoporosis or bone density loss might not showā¦ Read more Ā»
Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) Awarded Multi-Year Grant to Increase Bone Health Awareness from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Ā»
October 4, 2024 (Arlington, VA) ā The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation announced that it has been awarded a major three-year grant by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to launch a national campaign to educate and raise awareness about osteoporosis. BHOF is one of six organizations chosen by CDC through a nationwideā¦ Read more Ā»
Why Strength Training is So Good for You Ā»
If youāve been exercising and eating right and youāre still not seeing or feeling the results you want, it might be time to spend some time lifting things up and putting them down. āIt can completely enhance your quality of life,ā says Adrian Hutber, PhD, vice president for the American College of Sports Medicineās Exerciseā¦ Read more Ā»
Guys, Get Up To Date on Your Health Screenings for Menās Health Month! Ā»
June is Menās Health Month! It is a month where we celebrate men around the world, and encourage then to get and stay healthy. One place to start if you are on the path to a healthier life is to make sure you are up to date on your health screenings and doctor visits. Men,ā¦ Read more Ā»
Bone Up on Bone Health Ā»
Growing up, a broken boneāsuffered during a sport or a daredevil act like jumping off a roofāwas likely to produce bragging rights, along with a nice collection of autographs on the cast. After age 60, fractures could mean hospitalization and a long recovery. āA fracture can be a life altering event,ā says Andrea Singer, MD,ā¦ Read more Ā»
Happy, Healthy Living at Any Age Ā»
This happens to be one of the panel topics for our upcoming Renewal Summit in May. Our panel and moderator are all experts in healthy living, and they all happen to be authors too. Check out these books which are sure to motivate you and then join us and meet the experts at the Renewalā¦ Read more Ā»
The 3 Best Ways to Maintain Your Muscle Mass to Live Longer, According to Dietitians Ā»
Ever heard the saying āUse it or lose itā? Well, that applies to our muscles. They will likely shrink and become weak if we arenāt using them. As Thomason explains, any type of weight-bearing exercise, such as walking or running, helps maintain our muscle mass as we age and protects our bone health. During exercise,ā¦ Read more Ā»
Understanding the Sleep-Bone Link Ā»
By Joan Pagano, BHOF Ambassadors Leadership Council Member The link between osteoporosis and sleep is fundamental to bone health, although itās not the first that comes to mind. We often hear about the importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise when it comes to maintaining healthy bones. However, sleep is another crucial elementā¦ Read more Ā»
Not just your grandmotherās disease: A new look at bone health Ā»
Molly Giles was standing in her kitchen one spring night in 2019, musing about whether to do the dishes or leave them until the morning, when a bone in her left leg snapped and she crashed to the ground, breaking her hip. āI passed out, and Iām pretty sure I would have died if myā¦ Read more Ā»