There are two types of osteoporosis exercises that are important for building and maintaining bone density: weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises. Weight-bearing Exercises These exercises include activities that make you move against gravity while staying upright. Weight-bearing exercises can be high-impact or low-impact. High-impact weight-bearing exercises help build bones and keep them strong. If you have… Read more »
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Cancer and Osteoporosis
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… Read more »
Cancer and Osteoporosis
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… Read more »
Newly Diagnosed with Bone Loss?
1st Priority: Learn to Move Safely When first diagnosed with bone loss, people often want to jump into a bone-strengthening exercise program, ASAP! While itās a good idea to pursueĀ weight bearingĀ and muscle strengthening exercise, itās evenĀ moreĀ important to find the ways you might already be putting your spine at risk during your day to day life…. Read more »
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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 »
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 2022: Exercise to Maximize Bone Health
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 »
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 »