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 »
Osteoporosis in the News
Not just your grandmotherās disease: A new look at bone health »
Molly Giles was standing in her kitchen one spring night in 2019, musing about whether to do the dishes or leave them until the morning, when a bone in her left leg snapped and she crashed to the ground, breaking her hip. āI passed out, and Iām pretty sure I would have died if my… Read more »
What You Should Know About Bone Health and Your Risk For Osteoporosis »
Osteoporosis affects roughly 10 million Americans, with low bone density affecting another 44 million Americans. Click here to read the full article.
The āsilentā disease of osteoporosis affects 10 million Americans »
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone that makes a personās bones weak and more likely to break. Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density, placing them at increased risk. Click here to read the full article.
Be well: Keep your bones strong to prevent osteoporosis »
10 million Americans have the disease, which results in weak, brittle bones ā here’s what to do. Click here to read the article and watch the video.
What to Expect When Getting a DXA Scan »
A bone density test gauges the mineral content, like calcium, within your bones. The primary and versatile method for this assessment is Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA). DXA serves to proactively diagnose osteoporosis, assess future fracture risk, and track the progress of osteoporosis treatments, all before a bone fracture occurs. Click here to read the full… Read more »
New discovery leads the way to reverse osteoporosis ā with a pill »
FIU scientists pinpointed a new method to help bone-producing cells make more bone January, 2023 (Miami, FL) āĀ Reversing osteoporosis could one day be as easy as taking a pill. A team of FIU drug development scientists found a possible new way to counteract the effects of the disease that turns bones into honeycomb-like structures ā… Read more »
10 Risks for Osteoporosis ā and Its Early Warning Signs »
BHOF Trustee Barbara Hannah Gruffermanās article, 10 Risks for Osteoporosis ā and Its Early Warning Signs, was featured in AARP News to help readers learn about habits that can weaken your bones, and how to spot the changes early on. Click here to read the article.
Patientsā Perspectives as a Catalyst for Action to Improving Osteoporosis Care »
Despite progress in scientific research and available treatments and diagnostic tools, osteoporosis remains a global health problem with potentially devastating consequences for patients and significant costs for health care systems. Ghent University prepared a report that presents for the first time the strongest voice in the mission to increase awareness of osteoporosis and to advocate… Read more »
#YesYouScan campaign featured on Good Morning Washington »
In honor of World Osteoporosis Day, HealthyWomen launched The #YesYouScan! Campaign. Britt Waters talked with BHOF CEO Claire Gill about how the campaign raises awareness on the importance of bone scans.