Right now, decisions are being made in Washington that could shape the future of healthcare for millions of Americans. Make your voice heard by joining the PAN Foundation and contacting Congress today.
Join the Bone Buddies Online Virtual Support Group this April! Weekly sessions cover topics ranging from diet, exercise, treatment, and more!
Women have played a vital role in advancing healthcare, shaping medical research, and improving patient care. March is National Women’s History Month, and March 8 marks International Women’s Day—a time to recognize the achievements of women across all fields, including medicine and science. From breaking barriers in medical education to leading groundbreaking research, these five women have made lasting contributions to medicine and public health.
March is National Nutrition Month—a great time to take a fresh look at how your food choices impact your bone health. Your bones are constantly changing, and the nutrients you consume play a crucial role in keeping them strong and resilient. Here’s how you can help fuel your body for better bone health with a few smart, simple strategies.
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.
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.
