In a recent article written by CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, titled Caregivers for the aging population, he said āwe are heading into a kind of caregiver crisisā. The predicted projection within the U.S population denotes that over the next 15 years the elder population is expected to increase exponentially. In 2030, when… Read more »
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National Osteoporosis Foundation Survey Reveals Moms are Restricting Their Dairy Intake and Fewer Moms are Encouraging Milk for their Children than Before
Experts suggests skipping dairy could have health implications particularly for kids and young adults Washington D.C., August 3, 2017 ā From celebrity websites and diet books to popular Instagram feeds and clean eating blogs, it appears to be trendy to ditch dairy. A new survey from the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) found six in… Read more »
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How Strong Are Your Bones? May is National Osteoporosis Month
The National Osteoporosis Foundation Issues the Jumping Jack Challenge to Raise Awareness about Building and Maintaining Strong Bones ARLINGTON, VA (May 1, 2017) ā Can you do 10 jumping jacks in less than 10 seconds? If so, then you may be ready to accept the Jumping Jack Challenge for bone health. The National Osteoporosis Foundation… Read more »
Pave the Way to a Cure | I-L
Honor your friends, family or yourself by purchasing a virtual ābrickā in NOFās Pave the Way to a Cure Campaign! Donations to this campaign can be made in memory of or in honor of someone or as a personal or family donation. The funds raised help support NOF operational expenses allowing us to sustain and… Read more »
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 itās a good idea to pursueĀ weight bearingĀ and muscle strengthening exercise, itās 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 youāre 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 »
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[button url=https://www.juvent.com/health/shop/ target="blank"]Purchase from Juvent[/button]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 nationās 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 »