Through Voices of Osteoporosis: Stories of Hope and Inspiration and the 40 Faces of Osteoporosis video series, individuals from across the country have shared their personal experiences to help raise awareness and encourage others navigating bone health and osteoporosis. Their stories highlight the importance of education, early diagnosis, support, advocacy, and resilience.
Join the Bone Buddies Online Virtual Support Group this May! Weekly sessions cover topics ranging from diet, exercise, treatment, and more.
Join us on May 5, from 5–6 p.m. ET with instructor Carol Michaels for a live virtual class: Strength Training for Osteoporosis for Beginners. This class will teach you how to strengthen bones and muscles, improve posture and balance. You will learn the exercises that should be performed, the exercises that should be modified and the exercises that should be avoided.
From the iconic skyline of New York City to the harbor of Sydney, and into neighborhoods across the country, Be Bone Strong™ is turning awareness into action, one step at a time. This year, that energy is on full display as our team prepares for two of the world’s most recognized races, while also expanding opportunities for people everywhere to take part, no starting line required.
Through Voices of Osteoporosis: Stories of Hope and Inspiration and the 40 Faces of Osteoporosis video series, individuals from across the country have shared their personal experiences to help raise awareness and encourage others navigating bone health and osteoporosis. Their stories highlight the importance of education, early diagnosis, support, advocacy, and resilience.
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is currently collecting written stories as part of a patient support initiative called Voices of Osteoporosis: Stories of Hope and Inspiration. If you have experienced osteoporosis as a patient or caregiver, we invite you to share your story. Your story could inspire others to learn how to protect their ability to live their best life and stay bone strong.
For 40 years, cardio was my main activity, from marathons to later long distance cycling, including 100 mile “century” rides. I learned, however, that this type of non-weight bearing exercise, while good for my cardiovascular health (my heart is fine), did not help my bone health. Four years after discovering my osteoporosis – now at age 60 – I no longer have it.
