April is a time of renewal, and it is also the perfect time to refresh and focus on your bone health. Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease in the United States. In fact, in 2020 more than a million people in North Carolina were estimated to have this silent disease. BHOF Borad President Dr…. Read more »
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Valentine’s Day Reminder: Show Self-Love By Strengthening Bones, Las Vegas Mayor Advises »
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for celebrating romantic love; it’s also a perfect time to show yourself some love by ensuring your bones are strong as you age. Shelley Berkley, the mayor of Las Vegas, shared her personal experience with osteoporosis and offered advice on how to avoid the disease. Read more and watch the segment… Read more »
Love Your Bones »
Osteoporosis, which is often called a silent disease, can dramatically impact a person’s quality of life. ARC Seattle spoke with Dr. Christopher Shuhart on how it affects people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities.
What Really Helps Keep Bones Strong »
Like the rest of you, your bones need more attention as the years pass. Some 10 million Americans over age 50 have the weak and brittle bones of osteoporosis—and an additional 44 million have osteopenia (lower than normal bone density), according to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. Click here to read the full article… Read more »
Exercises Every Woman Should Do To Support Bone Health, Per Doctors »
Bone health may not be something you think about every day, but it’s silently working behind the scenes to keep you strong and supported from the inside out. However, hormonal changes throughout life—from pregnancy to menopause—can quietly weaken your bones without you even realizing it. And while osteoporosis or bone density loss might not show… Read more »
Why Strength Training is So Good for You »
If you’ve been exercising and eating right and you’re still not seeing or feeling the results you want, it might be time to spend some time lifting things up and putting them down. “It can completely enhance your quality of life,” says Adrian Hutber, PhD, vice president for the American College of Sports Medicine’s Exercise… Read more »
Guys, Get Up To Date on Your Health Screenings for Men’s Health Month! »
June is Men’s Health Month! It is a month where we celebrate men around the world, and encourage then to get and stay healthy. One place to start if you are on the path to a healthier life is to make sure you are up to date on your health screenings and doctor visits. Men,… Read more »
Bone Up on Bone Health »
Growing up, a broken bone—suffered during a sport or a daredevil act like jumping off a roof—was likely to produce bragging rights, along with a nice collection of autographs on the cast. After age 60, fractures could mean hospitalization and a long recovery.  “A fracture can be a life altering event,” says Andrea Singer, MD,… Read more »
Happy, Healthy Living at Any Age »
This happens to be one of the panel topics for our upcoming Renewal Summit in May. Our panel and moderator are all experts in healthy living, and they all happen to be authors too. Check out these books which are sure to motivate you and then join us and meet the experts at the Renewal… Read more »
The 3 Best Ways to Maintain Your Muscle Mass to Live Longer, According to Dietitians »
Ever heard the saying “Use it or lose it”? 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 »