The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) named new officers and members to its Board of Trustees during its annual meeting, the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis, held in New Orleans from April 23-26. Bringing their leadership skills and specialized backgrounds to NOF, the new board officers and members will greatly benefit the organization as it works to… Read more »
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54 Million Americans Affected by Osteoporosis and Low Bone Mass »
NOF Releases Updated Data Detailing the Prevalence of Osteoporosis and Low Bone Mass in the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC (June 2, 2014) — The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) today released updated prevalence data estimating that a total of 54 million U.S. adults age 50 and older are affected by osteoporosis and low bone mass. Recently published… Read more »
May is National Osteoporosis Month »
Two Million Fractures Occur Each Year in the U.S. Due to Osteoporosis. NOF Encourages Everyone to Break Free from Osteoporosis Do you know someone over the age of 50 who has broken a bone? Perhaps your mother “tripped” in the garden and broke her wrist? Or your neighbor broke his ankle walking on the golf… Read more »
NOF’s Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis Provides the Latest Information on the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis »
Meeting Features New Training and Certificate Program for the Fracture Liaison Service Model of Care The National Osteoporosis Foundation’s (NOF) annual meeting, the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO) 2014, taking place in New Orleans from April 23-26, has attracted the world’s top leaders to present the latest clinically-relevant and evidence-based information on the prevention, diagnosis… Read more »
Calcium and Vitamin D Improve Cholestrol in Postmenopausal Women »
Study Ties Effect to Raising Vitamin D Levels A new study from the Women’s Health Initiative published online this week in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society, found that calcium and vitamin D supplements taken after menopause can improve women’s cholesterol profiles. The study found that much of that effect is tied… Read more »
Protecting Your Heart Also Better for Your Bones »
This recent article from the Tufts University Health & Nutrition Newsletter details the results of a new study finding that following the American Heart Association’s diet and lifestyle recommendations is also good for your bones. Read the full article on page two of the newsletter.
NOF-Commissioned Study Finds No Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease with Calcium Supplementation »
Research Posted Online in Osteoporosis International Also Shows Long-Term Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Hip Fracture Risk Among Postmenopausal Women WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2012) – A study funded by the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the nation’s leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, is the latest research to be released… Read more »