- Bone is living, growing tissue that is both flexible and strong.
- Throughout life, you are constantly losing old bone and forming new bone.
- Osteoporosis happens when you lose too much bone, make too little of it or both.
- Bone loss usually speeds up at midlife in both men and women.
- Osteoporosis and the broken bones it causes can be prevented.
- About half of all women and up to one in four men age 50 and older will break a bone due to osteoporosis.
- Some medicines and some diseases can cause bone loss.
- Diseases more common in African American women, such as sickle cell anemia and lupus, can lead to osteoporosis.
- About 20 percent of Asian American women aged 50 and older have osteoporosis.
- By age 80, Caucasian women lose about one-third of their hip bone density.
- Broken hips among Latinas in the U.S. appear to be on the rise.
- If your mother or father broke bones as an adult, you may be at risk for osteoporosis.
- Women lose up to 20 percent of their bone density in the five-to-seven years after menopause.
- Today approximately 9 million people in the U.S. have osteoporosis.
- About 1.5 million men and 7.5 million women have osteoporosis.
- People with osteoporosis cannot feel their bones getting weaker, and many people do not know they have osteoporosis until they break a bone.
- People with osteoporosis most often break a bone in the hip, spine, or wrist.
- Bones break more easily in people with osteoporosis, sometimes from simple actions such as sneezing, hugging, or bumping into furniture.
- A broken bone in the spine can cause sharp back pain or no pain at all.
- Find out if you have osteoporosis before you break a bone. Ask your healthcare provider when you should have a bone density test.
- You need to get enough calcium and vitamin D every day to keep your bones healthy.
- Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables benefits your bones and overall health.
- African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos and Native Americans are more likely to be lactose intolerant than Caucasians, making it difficult to get enough calcium from foods.
- You should exercise at least 21⁄2 hours every week for strong bones.
- You are never too young or too old to protect your bones. Now is the time to take action!
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the leading bone health organization in the U.S., was named an Official Charity Partner of the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon. The race will take place on Sunday, November 4, 2018. For its inaugural team, NOF has secured five women over the age of 40 to join its Be Bone Strong team, highlighting the importance of bone health in active aging.
“NOF is thrilled to be named as an official charity partner of the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon,” said Barbara Hannah Grufferman, NOF Trustee, Bone Health Ambassador and team captain. “The TCS New York City Marathon provides a unique platform for our dedicated runners to pursue their goals while raising awareness for causes that are close to their hearts. We are proud to support them on their journey to the iconic finish line as they raise funds to help NOF improve patient care, support those who have broken bones due to osteoporosis, and educate the public to prevent osteoporosis and broken bones and promote strong bones for life.”
More than two million broken bones are caused by osteoporosis in the United States each year. Studies show that half of all women over the age of 50 (and a quarter of men) will break a bone due to osteoporosis in their lifetime. NOF hopes the high-level exposure provided by the TCS New York City Marathon will raise awareness about how vital bone health is to a healthy, active lifestyle as you age.
As the Be Bone Strong team captain, Ms. Grufferman, 61, a nationally recognized advocate for positive living and an avid marathoner, will provide guidance and support to the five women selected to receive NOF’s official entries. The women who have committed to crossing the finish line and raising important funds for NOF include:
- Christina Cuevas Albert, 51, lives in Washington State and is excited to tackle her first marathon. A busy wife and mother, Christina has run many half marathons and views being part of the Be Bone Strong team as an opportunity to support an important cause while running in one of the biggest races in the world. Running alongside her friend and neighbor Marci (see below) makes it even more special!
- Gina Cefalu, 50, will be traveling the farthest to be part of the Be Bone Strong team. A realtor from California, Gina decided to make participation on the Be Bone Strong team her 50th birthday celebration. Gina’s grandmother suffered from osteoporosis and she is aware that hereditary is a major risk factor for the disease. Gina intends to embrace getting older by staying fit and Bone Strong!
- Audrey Matteson, 58, is a retired pharmacist living in New Hampshire. As a healthcare professional, Audrey is aware of the devastating impact osteoporotic fractures can have on one’s life. She also has low bone mass, which puts her at higher risk for developing osteoporosis and fracturing. Audrey is happy to be part of the Be Bone Strong team, running her first marathon, and highlighting the importance of maintaining strong bones as we age.
- Marci Spence Peterson, 44, intends to check an item off her “bucket list” when she crosses the finish line in New York. A physical therapist from Washington State, Marci leapt at the chance to join her friend and neighbor, Christina, as part of the Be Bone Strong inaugural team. Marci wants to be an example for her children of healthy, active aging and raise awareness about osteoporosis and building and maintaining strong bones at every age.
- Gail Woodham, 65, has been a runner her whole life, but didn’t begin long distance running until she was 52. She is now an expert marathoner having completed seven full marathons and 9 half marathons to date! She’s experienced the thrill of crossing the finish line in New York four times already and can’t wait to do it again in November. Gail knows that many women her age are not aware of the importance of getting a bone density test and need to make bone health a priority to stay independent and active. She’s happy to be an example of what positive aging looks like and encouraging others to do the same.
In addition to the amazing women listed above, NOF has grown its team by two more! Chris Marhula and Janice Small secured their own entry into the TCS New York City Marathon and have joined the Be Bone Strong team to support NOF’s mission.
- Chris Marhula, 62, lives in New York, NY, and is thrilled to be running her first marathon in her hometown alongside her friends and Be Bone Strong teammates, Christine and Gina (noted above). Chris knows that osteoporosis is not only a women’s disease, as her dad was diagnosed with it. She is running the marathon in honor of her parents and to inspire others to be bone strong. Chris, an administrator for a renowned lab at a biomedical research institution, is setting an example for others by scheduling her first bone density test to get a baseline reading on her own bone health!
- Janice Small, 61, is a medical technologist living in Connecticut. Upon crossing the finish line in November, she will complete her 21st marathon overall and her third marathon in New York! Janice is interested in raising awareness about osteoporosis because she has been diagnosed with low bone mass after having her thyroid removed. Janice began running in 2009 to be active and healthy and she hopes to inspire other women to do the same.
If you have a guaranteed entry to the 2018 TCS NYC Marathon and would like to contribute to NOF’s fundraising efforts, we would be honored to have you! Please visit our CrowdRise page to support our current team members or to join our team – https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/national-osteoporosis-foundation-nyc-2018.
“We are proud to welcome the National Osteoporosis Foundation to our official charity partner program for the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon,” said Christine Burke, vice president of runner products and services for New York Road Runners. “Participants in our official charity partner program are able to reach their goal of running 26.2 miles across New York City while directly impacting causes that are important to them through their fundraising efforts. We are inspired by their commitment and wish them the best of luck as they begin their amazing journey to the TCS New York City Marathon.”
More than 350 official charity partners will be part of the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon, providing thousands the opportunity to run in the world’s most popular marathon. For more information on the official charity partner program, please visit: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/plan-your-race/run-for-charity.
About the National Osteoporosis Foundation
Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation is the nation’s leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, promoting strong bones for life and reducing human suffering through programs of awareness, education, advocacy and research. For more information on the National Osteoporosis Foundation, visit www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org.
About the TCS New York City Marathon
The TCS New York City Marathon is the preeminent event of New York Road Runners (NYRR), the world’s premier community running organization. Held annually on the first Sunday of November, it’s the largest marathon in the world featuring over 50,000 runners, from the world’s top professional athletes to runners of all ages and abilities, including approximately 9,000 charity runners. Participants from approximately 140 countries tour the diverse neighborhoods of the city’s five boroughs – Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan. Race morning also features the Rising New York Road Runners Youth Invitational at the TCS New York City Marathon in Central Park, with participants finishing at the same finish line that will be crossed hours later by the marathon field. More than one million spectators and 10,000 volunteers line the city’s streets in support of the runners, while millions more watch the television broadcast. The race is a founding member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, which features the world’s top marathons—Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York—and crowns the top professional male and female marathoners each year. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization, is the premier partner of NYRR and the title sponsor of the TCS New York City Marathon. The 48th running of the TCS New York City Marathon is set for November 4, 2018. To learn more, visit www.tcsnycmarathon.org.
Cancer patients face an increased risk for bone loss and fractures due to both the direct effects of cancer on the skeleton and to the side effects that come with many cancer specific therapies. Cancer surgery and treatments affect the entire body, not just the area of the cancer. Patients react differently to cancer treatment with some experiencing side effects right after treatment is finished and some not showing symptoms until years later.
Bone loss is a common finding in patients with breast and prostate cancer and these patients especially need to be made aware of their increased risk for osteoporosis and given advice on what they can do to strengthen their bones and lower their risk of fracture.
Although osteoporosis can cause a break in any bone, osteoporotic bone breaks are most likely to occur in the hip, spine or wrist. A broken hip or fractures of the spine usually require a hospital stay or surgery and can lead to permanent pain, disability, or death.
Diet, exercise and lifestyle changes are keys to preventing osteoporosis and need to be emphasized to cancer patients who face a higher risk for osteoporosis after treatment.
The most common breast cancer is estrogen based and these cancer treatments work by starving the cancer of estrogen. The high incidence of breast cancer combined with increased survival rates will increase the percentage of those who suffer from both breast cancer and osteoporosis.
Many cancer treatments can lead to a loss of bone density, including:
1. Aromatase Inhibitors: Aromatase inhibitors inhibit aromatase from turning androgen into estrogen in areas of the body other than the ovaries and are used in post-menopausal women diagnosed with hormone receptor positive cancer. In post-menopausal women, aromatase inhibitor agents to reduce the risks of cancer recurrence result in decreased estrogen and cause an increased risk of osteopenia/osteoporosis and fractures. The aromatase inhibitors are: anastrozole (Arimidex), letrozole (Femara), and exemestane (Aromasin).
2. Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Androgen Deprivation Therapy hormone therapy leads to many side effects, including loss of muscle, increase in fat mass, osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease. Men with prostate cancer who receive androgen deprivation therapy are also at risk for bone density loss and fractures.
3. Chemotherapies: Chemotherapy has a major impact on bone health by shutting down the ovaries and causing early menopause in premenopausal women. The decreased estrogen state has a negative impact on bone density. Doxorubicin (Adriamycin), methotrexate (Trexall), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) and 5-fluorouracil can cause premature menopause.
4. Oophorectomy: This surgical removal of the ovaries will induce an early menopause.
5. Medically shutting down the ovaries decreases estrogen, in order to reduce cancer growth. Often used for hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer, this procedure leads to lower bone density, especially if the ovaries are shut down at an early age.
6. Use of corticosteroids: Some medications used to prevent nausea and vomiting may also have a negative impact on bone health.
Balance issues are also common among cancer survivors. The risk of falls and fall-related injuries increase among those with balance issues and low bone density. Balance and strength exercises can help prevent falls by improving the ability to control and maintain body position whether in motion or stationary.
The fear of falling and fracturing many cancer survivors face can cause withdrawal and a decreased quality of life. Stability and balance exercises can help patients regain function and mobility to resume their normal activities of daily living and are a key component for recovery after cancer treatments.
Cancer patients may also face issues with body posture and changes in muscle placement, making postural exercises an important component of recovery. Posture exercises can help patients with proper body alignment and can be performed a few times per day. The body needs to always be aligned properly, so there is less stress on the spine. This will help one to maintain good posture, which can help improve kyphosis. Keeping muscles strong and flexible will also help with spinal stability.
To regain function and protect bones as cancer patients recover, proper body mechanics should be used throughout the day and during exercise sessions that include strength training, and weight bearing, stress reduction, posture, and balance exercises.
To learn more about diet and exercise tips to help prevent osteoporosis, visit the prevention section of NOF’s website: https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/preventing-fractures/.
By: Carol Michaels, MBA, ACE, ACSM
Carol is an award-winning leader in the fitness industry and a health and wellness expert known for her unique, creative, and fun exercise programs. Carol’s mission is to help people get fit and learn how to live healthy lifestyles. She works to help cancer patients recover from surgery and treatment and founded Recovery Fitness®, an exercise program designed specifically to meet the needs of cancer patients.
Learn more about Carol at: www.CarolMichaelsFitness.com.
National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) Issues Jumping Jack Challenge and Offers New Information and Resources About Bone Health
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is celebrating May’s National Osteoporosis Month with a variety of activities and resources to help people of all ages understand the importance of good bone health. NOF’s call to action to Break Free from Osteoporosis is an awareness and educational initiative to help the public learn more about building bone strength and preventing fractures.
“Osteoporosis is responsible for two million broken bones every year in the U.S. and causes 75,000 deaths, yet too many people neglect their bone health until after they suffer a debilitating fracture,” said Elizabeth Thompson, CEO, National Osteoporosis Foundation. “We’re encouraging everyone to get active, follow a bone healthy diet and learn the facts about osteoporosis treatment to prevent fractures and the pain and suffering that results.”
For National Osteoporosis Month, NOF is continuing its Jumping Jack Challenge. To take the challenge, film yourself or your family or friends doing 10 jumping jacks in less than 10 seconds. Then, post the video to social media, tagging your friends and asking them to join you in taking the Jumping Jack Challenge. If they don’t accept the challenge, ask that they donate to NOF to support bone health research. Be sure to “like” or “follow” NOF and tag @NationalOsteoporosisFoundation to help raise awareness for the challenge.
Jumping Jacks are a great activity to help young people build bone and reach peak bone mass, which is usually attained by our early 20s. For adults and seniors able to safely do jumping jacks, it’s a great exercise to help maintain bone strength. Those who can’t or shouldn’t jump can participate in the Jumping Jack Challenge by doing “stepping jacks.”
On May 30th at noon (Eastern), NOF is hosting a nutrition webinar to answer frequently asked questions about a bone healthy diet. For National Osteoporosis Month, NOF will also debut two new digital whiteboards with information about calcium and vitamin D. These animated videos are available on NOF.org and make great pass along tools to spread the word about the important role calcium and vitamin D play in building and maintaining bone strength at every age.
In addition, NOF has published a new Safe Movement booklet in English and Spanish. And, by watching NOF’s new risk assessment video, osteoporosis patients and their healthcare providers can learn about weighing the risk of fracture versus the risk of osteoporosis treatment rare side effects. Both tools will be available from the NOF website for viewing and sharing.
Visit NOF.org for these free, downloadable resources you can pass along and share to help everyone Break Free from Osteoporosis this May for National Osteoporosis Month.
About the National Osteoporosis Foundation
Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation is the nation’s leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, promoting strong bones for life and reducing human suffering through programs of awareness, education, advocacy and research. For more information on the National Osteoporosis Foundation, visit www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org.
Because I have osteoporosis, I was inspired to create works of art to reflect the condition. As I worked over several seasons, the pieces evolved resulting in what I call, “ossified bones.”
My project began in the summer, which is the time of year when my garage becomes a hand-made paper studio. I started by covering plastic bones with sheets of Abaca paper, which shrinks to fit the bones as it dries. I covered smaller bones the first summer and moved on to cover larger bones the following summer. As I worked, I thought the larger bones looked too real and not enough like art, so I melted wax (encaustic) and covered them, giving them a different patina.
Then last winter, I began putting the bones together to create works of art. The first pieces were attached to linen in a round wooden embroidery hoop and my work continued to evolve.
Finding an old wooden planter in my yard, I took it apart, sanded it and used the wood as a background to attach the bones with string. As I was tying string, I began to use different types of knots, which evolved into braiding the string as I wrapped it around the bones and wood.
With my “Ossified” project finally complete, I recently exhibited it at St. Mary’s Art Center (SMAC) in Virginia City, Nevada. SMAC is an old hospital building that’s four stories tall and was built in the late 1800’s during the silver mining era. At the time, it was considered a state of the art hospital building.
At SMAC, my “Ossified” exhibit was displayed in an intimate space with one window overlooking the old cemetery where workers from the silver mining period are buried. The miners were treated at the hospital, which is now the art center. I was pleased to see my exhibit come together to join history, art and health.
Photos and descriptions of my work are included here. I hope you enjoy it.
By: Carol Brown, Artist
carolbrownstudio@sbcglobal.net
All work is original and Carol Brown owns the copyrights.
Red Bones
Mixed Media Drawing
2017
“What you are, we were; What we are, you shall be”
Wood, Linen, Plastic, Hand Made Paper, String, Thread
2015-2017
Bones of No Color
Wood, Plastic, Hand Made Paper, Encaustic, String, Black Suede, Glue
2015-2017
Three Saints
Wood, Plastic, Hand Made Encaustic, String
2015-2017
Celestial Ladder
Wood, Plastic, Hand Made Paper, Encaustic, String
2015-2017
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The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) announced today that Felicia Cosman, M.D., Medical Director of the Clinical Research Center at Helen Hayes Hospital and Professor of Medicine at Columbia University College of Physician and Surgeons in New York, has been selected as its new Editor-in-Chief of Osteoporosis International after an extensive search. Dr. Cosman joins Dr. John Kanis, Co-Editor in Chief representing the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). Osteoporosis International (OI) is an international multi-disciplinary journal, a joint initiative of the IOF and NOF. OI provides a forum for the publication, communication and exchange of current research related to the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases. The Editor-in-Chief also oversees, in collaboration with IOF, the journal Archives in Osteoporosis.
“We are honored and excited to have Dr. Cosman as Editor-in-Chief of this prestigious journal,” said Robert F. Gagel, M.D., president of NOF. “She is a highly distinguished member of the bone research community, is committed to advancing scientific discovery, and brings with her a strategic vision for a vibrant journal that promotes improved clinical practice through the application of knowledge.”
Dr. Cosman joined Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw, New York in 1988 where she serves as an osteoporosis specialist, clinical scientist and Medical Director of the Clinical Research Center. She is also Professor of Medicine at Columbia University. Her research has included studies on the causes of osteoporosis and how estrogen, SERMS, vitamin D, bisphosphonates, teriparatide and denosumab work as treatments for osteoporosis. She has also studied the causes of stress fractures and factors influencing the acquisition of peak bone mass in young military cadets at the United States Military Academy. Dr. Cosman has been involved in many research studies evaluating the effectiveness and safety of investigational osteoporosis medications. Her major research focus over the last decade is the use of teriparatide, a bone building medication, in combination with antiresorptive agents, and in novel cyclic regimens, in the treatment of severe osteoporosis.
She is the recipient of research grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and multiple pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Cosman has published over 130 peer-reviewed articles in the osteoporosis field in journals that include the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association. She is the author of “What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Osteoporosis (Warner Books)” and coeditor of “Osteoporosis: An Evidence Based Approach to the Prevention of Fractures (American College of Physicians)”. She has also contributed countless chapters to textbooks of endocrinology, rheumatology, gynecology and internal medicine and has served on multiple international task forces including the ASBMR task force on atypical femur fractures and the ASBMR/NOF task force on Goal Directed Osteoporosis Therapy.
Dr. Cosman served as the review editor of Osteoporosis International before being named editor-in-chief, was an Associate Editor for Bone, and is a regular reviewer for theJournal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Journal of Bone and Mineral Researchand Calcified Tissue International. Dr. Cosman is a graduate of Cornell University and Stony Brook Medical School. She received her internal medicine training and completed her endocrinology fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City.
An independent search committee reviewed applications from leaders in osteoporosis research and clinical practice during the year-long search process. “We are most grateful to the search committee for its thorough and diligent work to seek and secure the best candidate for this unique and important role,” added Gagel. The editor-in-chief position is a five-year appointment.
Osteoporosis International publishes clinically oriented original research papers, reporting investigational findings in all areas of osteoporosis and its related fields; review articles, reflecting the present state of knowledge in specific areas each month; perspectives and editorials in selected areas, and position statements from both NOF and IOF. OI also publishes; case reports, of uncommon or interesting presentations of the condition. It is the most impactful clinical osteoporosis journal in the world.
About the National Osteoporosis Foundation
Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation is the nation’s leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, promoting strong bones for life and reducing human suffering through programs of awareness, education, advocacy and research. For more information on the National Osteoporosis Foundation, visit www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org.
NOF Clinical Director, Dr. Andrea Singer, is lead author of an original article on the burden of fracture on postmenopausal women published in the January issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The study found bone fractures due to osteoporosis lead to more hospitalizations and greater healthcare costs than heart attack, stroke or breast cancer for U.S. women age 55 or older. It was also featured in a December 14, 2014 Reuters article.
Read the original article published by Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
This article from the October issue of Dr. Oz Magazine includes strategies to help keep your bones strong and features quotes from NOF Clinical Director, Dr. Andrea Singer and Senior Director of Science Policy, Taylor Wallace, Ph.D.
Nyon, Switzerland (October 20, 2015) – New findings released on World Osteoporosis Day by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) show that 89% of those who used the new IOF Calcium Calculator – which is based on Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations* – were calcium deficient. The free online tool helps people calculate their approximate daily calcium intake based on their typical weekly diet.
Calcium is a major building-block of our bone tissue, with 99% of the body’s calcium stored in the skeleton. Along with vitamin D, protein and other micronutrients, adequate calcium intake helps young people build strong bones in order to maximize their bone mass potential and older people maintain their bone health as they age.
Calcium recommendations vary worldwide, with recommended intakes based on age and gender. According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), young people aged 9-18 should have a calcium intake of 1300 mg/day, while postmenopausal women and men aged over 70 should be getting at least 1200 mg per day.
The Calcium Calculator results, based on 6,908 users from 83 countries, showed that:
- The average calcium intake was 594 mg per day. Even if an additional 300 mg is added to this total to account for any calcium obtained through sources not included in the calculator, the users would still be deficient;
- Men and women had almost equal percentages of insufficiency (89% vs 90% respectively), with no significant difference across the age groups;
- 11% achieved sufficient calcium intake levels; and
- 29% of respondents had previously been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia.
Judy Stenmark, CEO, IOF, stated “These findings suggest that many people may not be aware of the importance of bone-healthy nutrition. A healthy, balanced diet combined with regular exercise and smart lifestyle choices, such as not smoking and moderate alcohol intake, helps set the foundation for strong bones as you age. For those at high risk of fracture due to osteoporosis, a bone-healthy diet also supports falls prevention and enhances the benefits of therapy.”
She added “Recent controversial reports in the media in regard to calcium, vitamin D and the role of supplementation may be causing confusion. The important thing to remember is that achieving recommended dietary intakes of calcium and vitamin D, together with other important nutrients, is necessary for optimum bone health. It should be recognized that calcium intake recommendations vary around the globe. IOF uses IOM recommendations as our reference standard but supports the use of national/local intake recommendations. Calcium needs should be met through food sources primarily. Supplements may be beneficial if adequate calcium intake cannot be met through the diet, especially where certain medical conditions exist. Anyone with concerns should speak to their doctor who can advise appropriately”.
Osteoporosis, a chronic disease which causes bones to become weak and prone to fracture, affects approximately one in three women and one in five men aged over 50. Osteoporotic fractures are a major cause of pain, disability, and loss of independence in seniors worldwide.
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*Calculator uses IOM recommendations for all countries, with the exception of Italy where national recommendations were provided.
World Osteoporosis Day (WOD), observed on 20 October, marks a year-long campaignwww.worldosteoporosisday.org #LoveYourBones
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