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. Read the full article.
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Calculator shows that 89% of users aren’t getting enough calcium, a key nutrient for good bone health »
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… Read more »
NIH Research Matters: Bone Risks Linked to Genetic Variants »
The results of this large scale genomic study provide insights into the genetics underlying osteoporosis and may lead to new ways to prevent bone loss and fractures. Read more about the bone risks linked to genetic variants.
Eat Spinach to Grow Strong? Yes! But There’s So Much More! »
October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day: Prevent Broken Bones through Better Nutrition. Even young children know that eating spinach can make you stronger. But did you know that fall’s colorful leaves can help guide you to better bone health? Following a bone healthy diet inspired by the changing colors of fall can go a long… Read more »
What Men Should Know About Osteoporosis »
This Everyday Health article, featuring information from NOF and quotes from NOF Clinical Director, Dr. Andrea Singer, details why osteoporosis should be on every man’s radar. Read the full article.
NOF Partners with Medical Fitness Network to Provide a New Health Resource for Those with Osteoporosis »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the leading consumer and community-focused health organization dedicated to the prevention of osteoporosis and broken bones announced today its partnership with the Medical Fitness Network (MFN). NOF and MFN share a mutual goal of educating people about healthy living and complementary healthcare management of chronic diseases/medical conditions and their risk… Read more »
National Osteoporosis Foundation and CECity Launch Joint Venture to Accelerate Care Coordination, Patient Health, and Quality in Bone Health and Post Fracture Care »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and CECity.com, Inc. (CECity), announced the launch of Ostonics Quality Systems, LLC, a joint venture created to deliver ProteQt FLS ™, the premier cloud-based solution for implementing and managing a Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) in health systems and health care practices. The ProteQt FLS system helps enroll eligible patients, track… Read more »
NOF Statement on Calcium and Vitamin D »
Calcium and vitamin D are essential to building strong, dense bones when you’re young and to keeping them strong and healthy as you age. Scientific evidence supports the role of calcium and vitamin D for maintenance of healthy bones at all ages. Read NOF’s statement on the importance of calcium and vitamin D. Calcium plus… Read more »
Men’s Osteoporosis Prevention and Screening Neglected »
This recent article from Today’s Geriatric News highlights research presented at the American Geriatric Society’s annual meeting that found men are far less likely than women to take preventive measures against osteoporosis or to be screened for the disease. The article calls on physicians to become proactive in recommending osteoporosis screening and treatment for older… Read more »
Overdiagnosis of Osteoporosis: Fact or Fallacy? »
An Editorial Published in Osteoporosis International Responds to the BMJ Article Claiming an Overdiagnosis of Osteoporosis An editorial published this week in Osteoporosis International responds to the recent British Medical Journal (BMJ) article that claimed osteoporosis is overdiagnosed. The editorial, authored by Professor Juliet Compston, Chair of the National Osteoporosis Guideline Group and IOF EU… Read more »