Ellen Karlin joins to discuss avenues to better bone health for Men’s Health Month. Watch the segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMkhSOQHsEk
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A Record Twenty-Five States Take Action to Address Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention »
May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month May 27, 2025 (Arlington, VA) – The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) announced today that 25 states have taken steps through legislation and executive action to tackle the costly and growing problem of osteoporosis. This is a record number of states participating in the annual campaign. Arkansas,… Read more »
Move It Monday: Understanding Osteoporosis »
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. AM Extra talked to expert Deborah Power about the best ways to prevent and live with the bone disease. Watch the segment here: https://www.koin.com/news/health/move-it-monday-understanding-osteoporosis
Protecting Our Parents: Ways to Identify Osteoporosis »
May in National Osteoporosis Awareness month. It’s estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and another 44 million have low bone mass. That puts millions at risk. One fall can cause a break or fracture and lead to serious complications and potentially- long-term disability. This WDBJ7 segment looks at ways to identify who’s at risk, and… Read more »
The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) and Marian University Partner to Promote Bone Health in Indiana »
May 14, 2025 (Arlington, VA) – Osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become weak and more likely to fracture, affects approximately 10 million Americans, with another 44 million at risk due to low bone density. Yet many individuals remain unaware that they have the disease until they break a bone. In fact, about one… Read more »
Healthy SA: Making Sure Your Bones Are in Tip Top Shape as Aging Takes Hold »
From KENS5 – May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. Making sure your bone health is in tip top shape before any problems is a must. Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of a fracture, especially if you are a woman. Annette Gantz, a nurse practitioner with WellMed… Read more »
A Step for Stronger Bones: Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2025 »
May 1, 2025 (Arlington, VA) – The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is stepping into May with a new challenge and a clear goal: raise awareness about osteoporosis and encourage healthy habits to help prevent broken bones. In recognition of Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, BHOF is launching the Walk a Mile a Day… Read more »
KOB4 Wellness Wednesday: Bone Health »
When you work out, you think about heart, lungs and your muscles. But how much are you paying attention to your bones? Our bones can start to decline much earlier in our adult years. Dr. Michael Lewiecki, director of bone health at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and BHOF special advisor, joined… Read more »
National Bone Health Experts Convene in D.C. April 24-26 – Offering Key Advice Ahead of Osteoporosis Awareness Month »
Physical therapist Kavita Patel and exercise specialist Rebekah Rotstein, both members of the BHOF Ambassadors Leadership Council, joined FOX Good Day DC to share tips on how to build and maintain bone strength. Watch the segment here: https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1631052
Spring Into Stronger Bones! Expert Shares Essential Tips for a Fresh Start in Bone Health »
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 »