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 »
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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.
Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2023: Healthy Bones Are Always in Style
May 1, 2023 (Arlington, VA) ā This May, the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is celebrating Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month with a variety of activities and resources to help people of all ages understand the importance of good bone health. Inspiration for this yearās theme, āHealthy Bones Are Always in Style,ā was drawn… Read more »
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation Unveils New Patient-Centered Tool for Osteoporosis Prevention and Management
‘Your Path to Good Bone Health’ Supports Patients to Navigate Their Bone Health Journey March 22, 2023 (Arlington, VA) āĀ The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce the launch of a new patient pathway online tool – Your Path to Good Bone Health. This digital knowledge-roadmap provides patients and care partners with… 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 »
Get the Facts about Nutrition and Bone Health on World Osteoporosis Day
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) and Sunsweet Growers, Inc., Create New Resource Highlighting the Importance of Good Nutrition for Building and Maintaining Healthy Bones October 20, 2022 (Arlington, VA) ā The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to partner with Sunsweet to commemorate World Osteoporosis Day today by sharing a… Read more »
āStep Up for Bone Healthā this World Osteoporosis Day on October 20th
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) Joins Organizations Around the World to Raise Awareness About Bone Health October 20, 2022 (Arlington, VA) ā The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) joins organizations across the globe this World Osteoporosis Day to raise awareness about bone health and promote prevention strategies that can help reduce… Read more »
The Bone Heath and Osteoporosis Foundation is Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon
October 13, 2022 (Arlington, VA) ā The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) was named an Official Charity Partner for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 6, 2022. BHOF will be among the 500 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the worldās most popular… Read more »