December 1, 2023 (Arlington, VA) ā The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of our national award to recognize Members of Congress who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, advocacy, and commitment to protect and improve the bone health of Americans. The awards are presented annually by BHOF to highlight… Read more »
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Stronger Together: American Bone Health Joins Forces With the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation »
November 16, 2023 (Arlington, VA)Ā ā The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) and American Bone Health (ABH) are pleased to share that beginning October 1, 2023, they joined forces under the BHOF umbrella. For over three decades, both organizations have been educating the public, communities, and policy makers about the importance of bone health, preventing… Read more »
Understanding the Sleep-Bone Link »
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 »
As a Dietitian I Learned the Hard Way Not to Ignore Your Bone Health »
By Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN Did you know that one in five women will develop osteoporosis by age 70 and one in two of those will break a bone due to osteoporosis? When thinking about all the prevalent health concerns in our society including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, how often do our bones top… Read more »
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.
Fifteen States Take Action to Combat Osteoporosis and Strengthen Bone Health »
May 2023 is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month May 23, 2023 (Arlington, VA)Ā ā Fifteen states across the nation have taken steps through legislation and executive action to tackle the costly and growing problem of osteoporosis. Arizona, California,Ā Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin have… Read more »
The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Welcomes Nan Moring as New Director of Development »
May 18, 2023 (Arlington, VA)Ā ā The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), the leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, is pleased to announce that Nan Moringhas joined the organization as director of development. Ms. Moring will lead all fundraising efforts for the foundation, including corporate program support and partnerships, major gifts,… Read more »
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.