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,… Read more »
Osteoporosis in the News
Bone Up on Bone Health »
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. Ā āA fracture can be a life altering event,ā says Andrea Singer, MD,… Read more »
Happy, Healthy Living at Any Age »
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 Renewal… Read more »
The 3 Best Ways to Maintain Your Muscle Mass to Live Longer, According to Dietitians »
Ever heard the saying āUse it or lose itā? Well, that applies to our muscles. They will likely shrink and become weak if we aren’t 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,… Read more »
Understanding the Sleep-Bone Link »
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 element… Read more »
Not just your grandmotherās disease: A new look at bone health »
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 my… Read more »
What You Should Know About Bone Health and Your Risk For Osteoporosis »
Osteoporosis affects roughly 10 million Americans, with low bone density affecting another 44 million Americans. Click here to read the full article.
The āsilentā disease of osteoporosis affects 10 million Americans »
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone that makes a personās bones weak and more likely to break. Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density, placing them at increased risk. Click here to read the full article.
Be well: Keep your bones strong to prevent osteoporosis »
10 million Americans have the disease, which results in weak, brittle bones ā here’s what to do. Click here to read the article and watch the video.
What to Expect When Getting a DXA Scan »
A bone density test gauges the mineral content, like calcium, within your bones. The primary and versatile method for this assessment is Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA). DXA serves to proactively diagnose osteoporosis, assess future fracture risk, and track the progress of osteoporosis treatments, all before a bone fracture occurs. Click here to read the full… Read more »