Osteoporosis Exercise Examples The following exercises promote good posture, strength, movement, flexibility and balance in healthy people as well as those with osteoporosis. If you’ve recently broken a bone or if you have very low bone density, discuss these exercises with your physical therapist or healthcare provider before trying them and remember to avoid all… Read more »
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Cancer and Bone
Cancer patients face an increased risk for bone loss and fractures due to the direct effects of cancer on the skeleton and to the side effects that come with many cancer specific therapies. Cancer patients may also face issues with body posture and changes in muscle placement, making postural exercises an important component of recovery…. Read more »
The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) and Marian University Partner to Promote Bone Health in Indiana
May 14, 2025 (Arlington, VA) – Osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become weak and more likely to fracture, affects approximately 10 million Americans, with another 44 million at risk due to low bone density. Yet many individuals remain unaware that they have the disease until they break a bone. In fact, about one… Read more »
A Step for Stronger Bones: Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2025
May 1, 2025 (Arlington, VA) – The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is stepping into May with a new challenge and a clear goal: raise awareness about osteoporosis and encourage healthy habits to help prevent broken bones. In recognition of Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, BHOF is launching the Walk a Mile a Day… Read more »
National Bone Health Experts Convene in D.C. April 24-26 – Offering Key Advice Ahead of Osteoporosis Awareness Month
Physical therapist Kavita Patel and exercise specialist Rebekah Rotstein, both members of the BHOF Ambassadors Leadership Council, joined FOX Good Day DC to share tips on how to build and maintain bone strength. Watch the segment here: https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1631052
Robert F. Gagel, M.D. Community Leadership Award
The Robert F. Gagel, M.D. Community Leadership Award recognizes a healthcare professional who has made outstanding contributions to improving osteoporosis care and increasing community awareness about bone health. The award is named in honor of Robert F. Gagel, M.D., the longest serving member of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation’s (BHOF’s) Board of Trustees and… Read more »
Building Osteoporosis Networks and Engagement Using Partnerships (BONEUP)
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is proud to announce the award of a new grant from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to launch the BONEUP (Building Osteoporosis Networks and Engagement Using Partnerships) national campaign. BHOF is one of six organizations chosen by CDC through a nationwide competitive application process to… Read more »
Why Strength Training is So Good for You
If you’ve been exercising and eating right and you’re still not seeing or feeling the results you want, it might be time to spend some time lifting things up and putting them down. “It can completely enhance your quality of life,” says Adrian Hutber, PhD, vice president for the American College of Sports Medicine’s Exercise… Read more »
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) Announces Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO2024) Program Highlights
June 10, 2024 (Arlington, VA) – Almost half of all women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. The Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO2024) aims to address this growing health crisis by providing the latest evidence-based information on the prevention, diagnosis, and… Read more »
The 3 Best Ways to Maintain Your Muscle Mass to Live Longer, According to Dietitians
Ever heard the saying “Use it or lose it”? Well, that applies to our muscles. They will likely shrink and become weak if we aren’t using them. As Thomason explains, any type of weight-bearing exercise, such as walking or running, helps maintain our muscle mass as we age and protects our bone health. During exercise,… Read more »
