I was told last week about the mother of an acquaintance in Chicago. His mother has had Vertebral Fractures again and again and again. After each fracture she has been...
You just tripped and suffered a minor fracture? You just started menopause or male low “T”? You are now on Medicare? Are you concerned about your bone health? If not,...
Fathers Day is a time to remember your Dad. Those young enough and fortunate enough to have a living Dad today should take time to connect and honor him, even...
Few healthcare providers focus primarily on Bone Health. Many of those of us who do are members of the NOF Professional Partners Network. Go to https://www.nof.org/find-a-professional/ to access the NOF-PPN...
Print your Doctor Visit Checklist at https://www.nof.org/patients/communication-with-your-doctor/doctor-visit-checklist/ The listed questions are a good start for a conversation about your personal bone health. A complete bone health evaluation involves: DXA with...
Diet and exercise are not always enough to prevent fractures. Medications are needed if you are fracturing or BMD is falling despite your best efforts. We have many posts about when...
Many individuals do not get enough calcium in their diets alone, especially as they get older and absorb calcium less well. Most people who take precautions against sunburn and skin...
Not everyone gets osteoporosis and unnecessary fractures. Some risk factors are genetic about which we can do nothing directly. But we can optimize our nutrition, follow a healthy lifestyle and...
A Bone Healthy Diet is the best way to maximize nutrition for bone health. Dietary supplements taken with foods can often work, but nutrients in food are best. Some nutrients,...
Men can develop osteoporosis. In fact, 1 in 4 men over age 50 will experience unnecessary fractures due to clinical osteoporosis. Fractures can often be prevented by treating the underlying...