Thank you for your interest in the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. Please click here to fill out our Contact Form. On bonehealthandosteoporosis.orgĀ youāll find answers to most of your questions as well asĀ additional resources. For information about osteoporosis, please use the following links: Osteoporosis prevention Risk factors Treatment options For answers to specific questions, please… Read more »
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Launching a BHOF Support Group
Thank you for your interest in starting a BHOF Support Group. Please review the information below and complete a support group application. About BHOF Support Groups Coping with the challenges of a new diagnosis or management of a condition can be difficult, and peer support can play a crucial role. Support groups provide people with… Read more »
Information for Caregivers
Choosing a Health Care Professional If you or someone you know are at risk for osteoporosis or already have it, itās important that you have a healthcare provider who knows about the disease. While there is no one type of medical specialty dedicated to osteoporosis, many healthcare providers are qualified to diagnose and treat it…. Read more »
Alendronate Sodium or Alendronate Sodium plus Vitamin D3 (FosamaxĀ®, Fosamax Plus D and Binostoā¢)
Alendronate is approved for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and for the treatment of osteoporosis in men. It also is approved for the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women as a result of long-term use of steroid medicines (examples are prednisone and cortisone). Alendronate reduces bone loss, increases bone… Read more »
Prevention and Healthy Living
Osteoporosis and the broken bones it can cause are not part of normal aging. There is a lot you can do to protect your bones throughout your life. Youāre never too young or too old to improve the health of your bones. Osteoporosis prevention should begin in childhood. But it shouldnāt stop there. Whatever your… Read more »
Get the Facts on Calcium and Vitamin D
Recent media reports and studies have left many confused about calcium supplements and their effect on the heart. While some studies have suggested a possible link between calcium supplements and heart-related problems, substantial evidence supports that taking the recommended amount of calcium supplements poses no risk to the heart. What we know is that experts… Read more »
Steps to Estimate Your Calcium Intake
The chart below will help you estimate the amount of calcium you get from food on a typical day. You’ll also see how much more calcium you need to get each day from other food sources or supplements. How to Estimate Your Daily Calcium Intake Step 1: Estimate the number of servings you have on a typical day for… Read more »
A Guide to Calcium-Rich Foods
We all know that milk is a great source of calcium, but you may be surprised by all the different foods you can work into your diet to reach your daily recommended amount of calcium. Use the guide below to get ideas of additional calcium-rich foods to add to your weekly shopping list. *The calcium… Read more »
Building Strength TogetherĀ®: Support Groups
Support groups provide a way to learn more about osteoporosis and how to live with the disease directly from those in similar situations. They provide an open opportunity to share information, feelings and goals to helpĀ you continue living an active and independent lifeĀ ā even with osteoporosis. BHOF sponsors osteoporosis support groups throughout the country. The… Read more »
About BHOF
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is the leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, promoting strong bones for life and reducing human suffering through programs of public and clinician awareness, education, advocacy and research. Established in 1984, BHOF is the nation’s largest health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone… Read more »