Choosing a Health Care Professional If you or someone you know are at risk for osteoporosis or already have it, itās important that you have a healthcare provider who knows about the disease. While there is no one type of medical specialty dedicated to osteoporosis, many healthcare providers are qualified to diagnose and treat it…. Read more »
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Prevention and Healthy Living
Osteoporosis and the broken bones it can cause are not part of normal aging. There is a lot you can do to protect your bones throughout your life. Youāre never too young or too old to improve the health of your bones. Osteoporosis prevention should begin in childhood. But it shouldnāt stop there. Whatever your… Read more »
Get the Facts on Calcium and Vitamin D
Recent media reports and studies have left many confused about calcium supplements and their effect on the heart. While some studies have suggested a possible link between calcium supplements and heart-related problems, substantial evidence supports that taking the recommended amount of calcium supplements poses no risk to the heart. What we know is that experts… Read more »
Facts about Bone Health in Children and Adolescents
Prevention begins in childhood It is important to promote bone health at all ages Childhood and young adulthood are the bone building years As children grow, their bone mass increases until it reaches what is called peak bone mass (āPBMā) . PBM is the greatest amount of bone an individual can attain PBM is reached… Read more »
Building Strength TogetherĀ®: Support Groups
Support groups provide a way to learn more about osteoporosis and how to live with the disease directly from those in similar situations. They provide an open opportunity to share information, feelings and goals to helpĀ you continue living an active and independent lifeĀ ā even with osteoporosis. BHOF sponsors osteoporosis support groups throughout the country. The… Read more »
Bone Health & Osteoporosis Online Support Community
Osteoporosis Online Support Community, hosted by Inspire, brings people with and affected by osteoporosis together online to share experiences and provide support for one another. Now with more than 68,000 members, Osteoporosis Online Support Community is a great source of support and a channel to learn more about living with the disease. The online community… Read more »
Osteoporosis: What You Need to Know – 50 pack
This 6-page pamphlet provides anyone at risk of osteoporosis with an overview about what people can do to protect their bones. The pamphlet covers the following topics: ā¢ Osteoporosis risk factors ā¢ NOFās calcium and vitamin D recommendations, with a chart of calcium rich foods and tips for choosing a calcium supplement ā¢ Exercises for your bone health ā¢ Bone mineral density testing ā¢ Fall prevention, tips for protecting the spine and more!
Impactactive Hip Protection
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Skeletal Fitness II
The new Skeletal Fitness II DVD features an all new exercise routine to help people with and at-risk for osteoporosis exercise safely to protect their bones and cardiovascular system while strengthening and sculpting the body all at once. Please note: If you are frail, have broken a bone or are at high risk of breaking… Read more »
Skeletal Fitness DVD: A Workout for your Bones
This one-hour bone healthy exercise video can help people with low bone density and osteoporosis to maintain or improve muscle strength and flexibility. This exercise program provides a total body workout led by leading exercise expert, Mirabai Holland, M.F.A. It also includes a 10-minute information section featuring the National Osteoporosis Foundationās Clinical Director, Felicia Cosman,… Read more »