The Robert F. Gagel, M.D. Community Leadership Award recognizes a healthcare professional who has made outstanding contributions to improving osteoporosis care and increasing community awareness about bone health. This award will be presented annually to a healthcare professional residing and working in the United States or its territories. For 2025, the nomination period will be… Read more »
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Why Strength Training is So Good for You
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 Exercise… Read more »
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) Announces Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO2024) Program Highlights
June 10, 2024 (Arlington, VA) ā Almost half of all Ā women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. The Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO2024) aims to address this growing health crisis by providing the latest evidence-based information on the prevention, diagnosis, and… 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 »
American Bone Health Has Closed to Join Forces With the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation
For decades, American Bone Health and the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation have been educating the public, communities, and policy makers about the importance of bone health, preventing fractures, and treatment for osteoporosis and bone diseases. Weāre pleased to announce that on October 1, 2023, our organizations joined forces under the Bone Health and Osteoporosis… Read more »
Peer Educator Training
Our Peer Educators form the backbone of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation. These trained volunteers represent the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation on the front lines in their own communities. We support them every step of the way.Ā Training Peer Educators receive about 12 hours of online training, as well as coaching to prepare… 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 »
The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Welcomes Nan Moring as New Director of Development
May 18, 2023 (Arlington, VA)Ā ā The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), the leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, is pleased to announce that Nan Moringhas joined the organization as director of development. Ms. Moring will lead all fundraising efforts for the foundation, including corporate program support and partnerships, major gifts,… Read more »
Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2023: Healthy Bones Are Always in Style
May 1, 2023 (Arlington, VA) ā This May, the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is celebrating Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month with a variety of activities and resources to help people of all ages understand the importance of good bone health. Inspiration for this yearās theme, āHealthy Bones Are Always in Style,ā was drawn… Read more »
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation Unveils New Patient-Centered Tool for Osteoporosis Prevention and Management
‘Your Path to Good Bone Health’ Supports Patients to Navigate Their Bone Health Journey March 22, 2023 (Arlington, VA) āĀ The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce the launch of a new patient pathway online tool – Your Path to Good Bone Health. This digital knowledge-roadmap provides patients and care partners with… Read more »