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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 to… 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 »

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 »

The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Welcomes Nan Moring as New Director of Development

May 18, 2023 (Arlington, VA) – 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 »

What to Expect When Getting a DXA Scan

A bone density test gauges the mineral content, like calcium, within your bones. The primary and versatile method for this assessment is Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA). DXA serves to proactively diagnose osteoporosis, assess future fracture risk, and track the progress of osteoporosis treatments, all before a bone fracture occurs. Click here to read the full… 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) – The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to partner with Sunsweet to commemorate World Osteoporosis Day today by sharing a… Read more »

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Food For Thought Quiz Food and Your Bones — Osteoporosis Nutrition Guidelines The food that you eat can affect your bones. Learning about the foods that are rich in calcium, vitamin D and other nutrients that are important for your bone health and overall health will help you make healthier food choices every day. Use the chart… Read more »

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Included below is a list of events happening across the country that may be of interest to osteoporosis patients, their family, caregivers, healthcare providers and/or the general public. Upcoming Events Strength Training and Stretching for Osteoporosis Using a Large Exercise Ball This free strength training class using a large exercise ball and hand weights will… Read more »