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Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation

@bonehealthbhof

Working for 40 years to prevent #osteoporosis, promote bone health, and protect your ability to live your best life.

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After a fall & wrist fracture, Sondra was diagnosed with #osteoporosis. Now on proactive treatment, she focuses on a healthy diet as a longtime #vegan, ensuring adequate #calcium intake & prioritizes strength & balance exercises. vimeo.com/1018476478 #40FacesOfOsteoporosis

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It's never too late to build strength—and these women are proof! womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a62670… Remember, if you're trying something new or have questions, always talk to your healthcare provider first.

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A medical evaluation to diagnose #osteoporosis and estimate your risk of breaking a bone may involve one or more of the following steps: ➡️ Clinical exams ➡️ Bone density test ➡️ FRAX® score Learn more here: bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/patients/diagn… vimeo.com/147617813

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🎙️ BHOF Chief Medical Office Dr. Andrea Singer joins NPWH CEO Heather Maurer to discuss the importance of bone health across all ages. 🎧 Learn about these important topics: prevention, screening, diagnosis, management & treatment: npwh.podbean.com/e/building-str… 🦴💪 #BeBoneStrong

🎙️ BHOF Chief Medical Office Dr. Andrea Singer joins NPWH CEO Heather Maurer to discuss the importance of bone health across all ages. 🎧 Learn about these important topics: prevention, screening, diagnosis, management & treatment: npwh.podbean.com/e/building-str… 🦴💪 #BeBoneStrong
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Please join us on Monday, November 4, at 9am PT (10am MT, 11am CT, 12pm ET)! The presentation will discuss "Proprioception, Power, and Agility: The Deeper Benefits of Strength Training, Impact Training and Yoga Asana for Osteoporosis." bonetalk.org/articles/novem…

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Diagnosed with #osteoporosis at 51, Sharon faced medication challenges but found strength through PT & twice-yearly injections. She stays active, eats well & protects her body every day—a reminder to stay vigilant, stay strong! vimeo.com/1023130473 #40FacesOfOsteoporosis

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This holiday season, we're offering a "Quick Moves" Exercise Series designed to make fitting in fitness easy, fun, and impactful—even on the busiest days! #BeBoneStrong bonetalk.org/articles/short…

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Join us on Tuesday, November 5, at 3pm PT (4pm MT, 5pm CT, 6pm ET). This presentation will teach you how to live a healthy lifestyle during the busy holiday season. bonetalk.org/articles/fitti…

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"Every journey begins with a single step, but it's the persistence of each subsequent step that forges the path." ~Brigitte Schwartz #MondayInspiration

"Every journey begins with a single step, but it's the persistence of each subsequent step that forges the path." ~Brigitte Schwartz #MondayInspiration
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🥗 Nourish your bones with foods that pack a punch! Some nutrient-dense choices like prunes, yogurt, and salmon are great options options for supporting bone health. eatingwell.com/foods-for-bone… #BeBoneStrong

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This article discusses several exercises that can help promote bone health and also outlines some moves that those with osteopenia or osteoporosis should avoid. womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a62704… #BeBoneStrong

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Join the Bone Buddies Online Virtual Support Group this November! Weekly sessions cover topics ranging from diet, exercise, treatment, and more! bonetalk.org/articles/bone-…

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Join us on Tuesday, November 12 at 6pm ET for a virtual strength training class! This class will teach you how to strengthen bones and muscles, improve posture and balance. You will learn the exercises that should be performed, the exercises that should... bonetalk.org/articles/stren…

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Meet Ronald, one of our 40 Faces of Osteoporosis! Diagnosed at 52 after a bicycle fall, Ronald's journey highlights that osteoporosis can affect anyone—even men without a family history. His diagnosis came after fracturing his hip... #40FacesOfOsteoporosis vimeo.com/962609246

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If you're in your 50's and have broken a bone, it's time to ask your doctor for a bone density test. #osteoporosis #preventfractures #osteoporosisawareness reviewjournal.com/livewell/savvy…

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Bone density is an important indicator of how likely bones are to break. It's also valuable in identifying #osteopenia and #osteoporosis and assessing the effectiveness of treatments that aim to prevent bone loss. ncoa.org/article/what-i…

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DXA can be used to evaluate your #bonehealth in ways beyond measuring #bonedensity (tests available at some but not all #DXA facilities): ➡️ Vertebral fracture assessment ➡️ Trabecular bone score ➡️ Full-length femur imaging ➡️ Hip structural analysis bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/patients/diagn…

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Osteoporosis is sometimes called a silent disease because a broken bone is often the first symptom−here are some tips on how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy. #BeBoneStrong popsci.com/health/how-you…