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Newly Diagnosed with Bone Loss?

1st Priority: Learn to Move Safely When first diagnosed with bone loss, people often want to jump into a bone-strengthening exercise program, ASAP! While itā€™s a good idea to pursueĀ weight bearingĀ and muscle strengthening exercise, itā€™s evenĀ moreĀ important to find the ways you might already be putting your spine at risk during your day to day life…. Read more »

May is National Osteoporosis Month!

May is National Osteoporosis Month! We hope you will help us celebrate by taking the #JumpingJackChallenge. We issued this challenge to raise awareness about building bone strength and density when youā€™re younger to achieve peak bone mass and to maintain bone health and strength as you age. Accepting the Jumping Jack Challenge is easy –… Read more »

Juvent 1000N Micro-Impact Platform

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Loss of Independence Ranks as Osteoporosis Patientsā€™ Greatest Concern about Aging, According to Recent Survey by NOF

Osteoporosis Patients and Caregivers Offer Insights into Their Experience and Concerns Regarding Diagnosis, Fractures, Treatment, and Adherence Loss of independence (42%) and lost mobility (25%) ranked as the leading concerns about aging for osteoporosis patients who responded to a recent Bone Health Index Survey by the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the nationā€™s leading healthcare organization… Read more »

Medical and Scientific Leaders in the Bone Health Field Gather in Miami for the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis

Clinicians and Academicians Join the National Osteoporosis Foundation to Identify Solutions for Reducing the Two Million Broken Bones Caused by Osteoporosis Each Year The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is hosting its annual meeting, the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO16) in Miami, FL, this week from May 12-15. Leading medical and scientific experts in the bone… Read more »

What Women Need to Know

Being female puts you at risk of developing osteoporosis and broken bones. Here are some facts: Of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, about eight million or 80% are women. Approximately one in two women over age 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis. A woman’s risk of breaking a hip is equal… Read more »

Board of Trustees Executive Committee Biographical Information

Thomas F. Koinis, MD, FAAFP, President: Having always enjoyed science and math, Dr. Koinis started college thinking that he would be a chemistry or math professor. After being exposed to the field of polymer science (plastics), he developed interests in medical research. From there, his love in working with people won out over research and… Read more »

Healthy Bones, Build Them for LifeĀ® Webinar Series

If youā€™ve missed any of our Healthy Bones, Build Them for LifeĀ® Webinars, follow the links below to watch the archived versions. Through this series of free, educational Webinars, NOF aims to bring you direct access to the nationā€™s leading bone health experts. Ā After youā€™ve watched the recordings, please take a few minutes to complete… Read more »