Bone Talk
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The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation honors their more than 35-year history with Bone Talk, a podcast and blog that shares inspiring conversations. We will examine issues around osteoporosis from diverse perspectives including patients, healthcare providers, caregivers, policy makers, researchers, advocates and innovators. Learn more about bone health, healthy active aging and strategies..
Bone Talk
1w ago
Bone Buddies Virtual Support Group: April 2024 Schedule
Join the Bone Buddies Online Virtual Support Group this April! Weekly sessions cover topics ranging from diet, exercise, treatment, and more!
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: CONFIRMATION COMING SOON
Saturday, April 6: Exercise Session at 10am CT; Open Forum/Best Practices and/or Presentation Review at 11am CT
Saturday, April 13, at 10am CT: Regular Monthly Meeting
Thursday, April 18, at 2pm CT: Healthy Eating Q&A
Saturday, April 20: Exercise Session at 10am CT; Open Forum/Best Practices and/or Presentation Review at 11am CT
Saturday, Ap ..read more
Bone Talk
2w ago
Steps for Strong Bones: How Exercise Helps Prevent Diabetes & Bone Loss
Thanks to everyone who was able to join us for our monthly Steps to Strong Bones™ session on March 4th! It was wonderful to have everyone’s participation as we discussed How Exercise Helps Prevent Diabetes & Bone Loss with Karen Kemmis, DPT, MS, PT, RN, GCS, CDCES, FADCES.
Below are the resources from the March 4th program.
meeting recording slide presentation ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Speaking the language of diabetes: https://www.adces.org/docs/default-source/practice/educator-tools/HCP-diabetes-language-guida ..read more
Bone Talk
2w ago
NEW bone buddies support group in everett, washington
Description: A support group for those concerned about bone loss and the risk of fractures.
Meeting Dates: The first Thursday of each month at 1pm Pacific Time. The first meeting will take place on May 2, 2024.
Meeting Location: Caral Gipson Center, 3025 Lombard Ave, Everett, WA 98201
Contact: Elaine Henderson at eshenderson214@gmail.com
Benefits of Joining a Support Group
Joining a support group can be a transformative experience for those living with osteoporosis. Groups offer a unique platform to gain valuable insights and practical tips ..read more
Bone Talk
3w ago
We are excited to share that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF)! Our mission has never been more critical given the fact that osteoporotic fractures are responsible for more hospitalizations than heart attacks, strokes, and breast cancer combined. People’s experience with osteoporosis varies greatly, but the good news is that it is manageable disease.
In commemoration of our 40th anniversary, we are conducting a search to select 40 inspiring osteoporosis patients representing various ages, genders, ethnicities, and regions of the U.S ..read more
Bone Talk
1M ago
Bone Buddies Virtual Support Group: March 2024 Schedule
Join the Bone Buddies Online Virtual Support Group this March! Weekly sessions cover topics ranging from diet, exercise, treatment, and more!
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: CONFIRMATION COMING SOON
Saturday, March 9, at 10 am CT: Presentation TBD
Saturday, March 16: Exercise Session at 10am CT; Review Presentation TBD
Thursday, March 21, at 2pm CT: Healthy Eating Q&A
Saturday, March 23: Exercise Session at 10am CT; Open Forum/Best Practices at 11am CT
Saturday, March 30: Exercise Session at 10am CT; Open Forum/Best Practices at 11am CT ..read more
Bone Talk
1M ago
Why Healthy Bones Matter for the Black Community
Wednesday, February 21, 1pm-2pm ET
This program provides insight into how medical conditions, medicines, and family history can affect your risk for fractures. Unfortunately, black Americans are less likely to be screened for osteoporosis, receive treatment and are more likely to have chronic conditions bad for bones. Learn the myths about bone health and what you can do to understand your risk profile and make a change today!
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__ZBqNtF5T6ys46guws2XVw ..read more
Bone Talk
2M ago
Bone Talk
2M ago
Bone Buddies Virtual Support Group: February 2024 Schedule
Join the Bone Buddies Online Virtual Support Group this February! Weekly sessions cover topics ranging from diet, exercise, treatment, and more!
Wednesday, February 7, at 5:30pm CT: Exercise Session
Saturday, February 10, at 10 am CT: Presentation on Osteoporosis Medications with Mike Lavacot
Thursday, February 15, at 2pm CT: Healthy Eating Q&A with Summer Lamons, RD, LD
Saturday, February 17: Exercise Session at 10am CT; Review Presentation on Osteoporosis Medications at 11am CT
Wednesday, February 21, at 5:30pm CT: Revi ..read more
Bone Talk
2M ago
Healthy Bones for Life™
Wednesday, February 7, 12pm-1pm ET
Osteoporosis is a major public health problem in this country and a life altering disease. 1 out of every 2 women and 1 of every 4 men over the age of 50 are at risk for osteoporosis, low bone density, and will have a fracture. Osteoporosis is often silent until someone breaks a bone; but then, a fracture can change their life. Every 20 seconds someone in this country will have a preventable fracture.
You will learn about:
Why bone health matters to you now and what you can do to keep your bones strong.
What is osteoporosis, how we ..read more
Bone Talk
3M ago
Exercising Your Bones: Part 3 of 3 (Balance)
By Rebekah Rotstein, NCPT
Throughout the last two articles in the “Exercising your Bones” series, we explored how exercise can cultivate bone strength. We also demonstrated the importance of alignment and body positioning in supporting your skeleton, especially prior to adding additional loads like lifting weights. That said, bone strength is just one component of the bone protection formula. Balance training is another.
Good balance enables you to reach for objects and walk without shuffling. It allows you to withstand missteps and move freely. In ..read more