This page is maintained by Adriane Mozzini, M.A., Bone Builders Coordinator and Master Trainer Classes are led by trained volunteers ages 55+.
Ongoing classes meet twice weekly to provide a proven combination of balance and weight training exercises to help improve balance, prevent falls, and increase muscle strength and bone density. Brief weekly class discussions on topics related to bone health supplement the exercise program, encouraging participants to become proactive partners in their health care. Class participants are ages 50+.
10/14/2023
Many people find it helpful to take a list of questions with them when going to a medical visit. Print this handy checklist when you visit your healthcare provider for a bone health checkup:https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/wp-content/uploads/HCP-Questions.pdf
10/14/2023
10 myths about Osteoporosis that we need to dispel There is a lack of awareness regarding osteoporosis due to the myths related to this condition. Here we aim to dispel these myths and improve the quality of life of patients with osteoporosis.
10/14/2023
https://news.fiu.edu/2023/osteosporosis-discovery
Osteoporosis discovery Alexander Agoulnik's research paves a path to more effective, easy-to-take treatments for osteoporosis and other diseases associated with bone loss.
10/14/2023
Diverse diets for stronger bones: Study reveals how alternative eating habits prevent osteoporosis The study examines how various dietary patterns, beyond the Mediterranean diet, influence osteoporosis and fracture risk in older adults, emphasizing the importance of both diet and exercise in bone health. Regional diets, exercise, and consistent research methodologies are critical for comprehensiv...
07/25/2023
https://news.sanfordhealth.org/womens/preventing-osteoporosis-after-menopause/
Preventing osteoporosis after menopause - Sanford Health News Sanford Health physician assistant Bailey Hanson recently answered questions about the onset of osteoporosis and its connection to menopause.
If you have diabetes, keeping your blood glucose and A1c values in a healthy range could help you prevent fractures. A research article published in May 2023 notes that people with Type 1 diabetes and three-year mean A1c values greater than 8% had slightly higher fracture risks than those with A1c values of 7% or less. For people with Type 2 diabetes, the results were mixed; some studies found no association while others reported higher fracture risks with varying A1c levels.
As always, take care of yourself, and remember to talk with your health care professional about managing your unique health care needs.
https://academic.oup.com/jcem/advance-article/doi/10.1210/clinem/dgad255/7157000?login=false
07/15/2023
A research article published this week reviewed studies the effectiveness of combining drug treatment with exercise therapy on measures of bone mineral density (BMD), bone turnover markers (BTMs), fracture healing, and fractures. The researchers concluded that people who exercised showed improved bone density in the hip, tibia, lumbar spine, and forearm.
Click on the doi link at the end of this article to read the complete research article.
Drug treatment combined with exercise could be the best osteoporosis therapy In Europe, 30 million people suffer from osteoporosis, which is a disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone. These patients are at much higher risk of breaking a bone than the general population. Various medications are available to treat osteoporosis to improve bone strength and reduce....
07/18/2019
New research indicates that elderly men are significantly undertreated for osteoporosis compared with elderly women, and blacks have the lowest treatment rates among racial/ethnic groups. The findings are published in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research.
Study reveals disparities in osteoporosis treatment by s*x and race/ethnicity
07/18/2019
New research on a large cohort of women aged 50 and over has found a surprising link between poor quality social relationships and the presence of bone loss. This finding further emphasizes the importance of relationships — not just to mental and emotional well-being but also to physical health.
Osteoporosis: Does poor social life impact bone health? New research suggests that we should pay more attention to a surprising link: that between poor social bonds and the presence of bone loss in older women.
07/18/2019
New research on a large cohort of women aged 50 and over has found a surprising link between poor quality social relationships and the presence of bone loss. This finding further emphasizes the importance of relationships — not just to mental and emotional well-being but also to physical health.
Osteoporosis: Does poor social life impact bone health? New research suggests that we should pay more attention to a surprising link: that between poor social bonds and the presence of bone loss in older women.
07/18/2019
Young Men Are at Risk of Getting a Disease Common Among Older Women A new study found that many young guys have low bone density. This could put them at risk of developing osteoporosis.
07/03/2018
Our free Bone Builders osteoporosis exercise classes can help you get off to a good start. Our routine includes three of the recommended activities in this article. 💪🧓👵👴
9 Easy Fitness Tests to Tell If You're in Good Shape To figure out your fitness level, see if you can complete the following exercises
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