The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation reminds everyone that exercising at all ages is vital to help build strong, healthy bones for life. April 18, 2022 (Arlington, VA) āĀ This May, the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) will commemorate Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month Ā with bone healthy exercises and information ā for all ages ā… Read more »
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Be Bone Strongā¢ Team
Join the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF)’s Be Bone Strongā¢ team! The Be Bone Strongā¢ team is committed to showcasing the critical importance of physical activity to keep bones strong throughout the lifespan, and you can help. Here’s how: You can join the team and then encourage your friends, family, and others in your… Read more »
Joint Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination and Osteoporosis Management from the ASBMR, AACE, Endocrine Society, ECTS, IOF, and NOF
Joint Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination and Osteoporosis Management from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE), Endocrine Society, European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS), the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), and the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) Ā The guidance below has been created to assist clinicians in the management… Read more »
#GivingTuesday 2024
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that takes place annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Our goal is to raise enough money, $40,000, to fund our educational programs, support groups, and peer educators for 2025 by December 3rd. These programs and services (see details below) provide invaluable support and crucial information for patients and care… Read more »
Now Is the Time to Take Steps to Avoid Osteoporosis
This article is reposted with permission and was originally published online as part ofĀ USA Todayās Media Planet āBone & Joint WellnessāĀ campaign within their most recent edition of Personal Health.Ā Over half of all women and a quarter of men will break a bone in their lifetime because of osteoporosis. Whether you have the disease… Read more »
May National Osteoporosis Month 2020 Provide a Clear Vision to Achieving Good Bone Health
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) debuts its 10,000 Steps a Day in May Challenge and launches helpful resources with the goal of raising awareness about building and maintaining strong, healthy bones. This May, NOF will commemorate National Osteoporosis Month with the launch of new resources created to provide an easy-to-follow path for Americans to learn… Read more »
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How Strong Are Your Bones? May is National Osteoporosis Month
The National Osteoporosis Foundation Issues the Jumping Jack Challenge to Raise Awareness about Building and Maintaining Strong Bones ARLINGTON, VA (May 1, 2017) ā Can you do 10 jumping jacks in less than 10 seconds? If so, then you may be ready to accept the Jumping Jack Challenge for bone health. The National Osteoporosis Foundation… Read more »
Resistance Band Training for Osteoporosis Prevention DVD
TheĀ Resistance Band Training for Osteoporosis PreventionĀ DVD, featuring Susie Hathaway, American College of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer,Ā is a 48-minute full-body, bone-loading workout.
Testing Your Balance
If you want to test how your eyes and ears affect balance, start by standing next to a countertop or table. Place your hand on top of the counter or table if you are unsteady. Stand still and challenge your balance by bringing your feet close together or standing on one foot. Now close your… Read more »