NOF Tip for 4 May – 1 in 4 Men Will Develop Osteoporosis.
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 reason for...
View ArticleNOF Tip for 5 May – Your Guide to a Bone Healthy Diet
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, like calcium, should be...
View ArticleNOF Tip for 8 May – Who gets Osteoporosis
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...
View ArticleNOF Tip for 9 May – Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements
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 cancer do not get...
View ArticleNOF Tip for 10 May – Osteoporosis Medications
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 medications should...
View ArticleNOF Tip for 14 May – Doctor Visit Checklist
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...
View ArticleNOF Tip for 19 May – Find a Healthcare Provider Focusing on Bone Health
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...
View ArticleCare About Dad on Father’s Day
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 if the best available is waving through a...
View ArticleStart with a Complete Bone Health Evaluation
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, you should be. At least...
View ArticleVertebral Fractures Again and Again and Again – Nothing Can Be Done??? Wrong!!!
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 told that nothing can be done...
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