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 to protect your ability to live your best life.
Episode 39: The Importance of Exercise for Bone Health, and How to Get Back Into a Routine if You’ve Lost All Motivation
We all know that exercise is an important part of healthy living. It’s key in maintaining bone health too. Sometimes knowing is not enough. We have good intentions but can let regular exercise slide off the radar. On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill is talks with Barbara Hannah Grufferman, a nationally recognized advocate for positive living, about how to get back on track with an exercise program. Barbara is also the author of several award winning books and is the Team Captain of the BHOF “Be Bone Strong” Team.
Episode 38: NUTRITION IMPLICATIONS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS AND CANCER PATIENTS
Joining us on this episode of Bone Talk is Wendy Kaplan, a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in oncology, weight management, and endocrinology. She believes that good nutrition before, during and after cancer treatment makes a difference in how people feel during and how they respond to treatment. Her passion in helping people optimize their overall well-being is so inspiring as she shares her knowledge to help patients reach their nutritional goals.
Episode 37: Vertebral Compression Fractures: Causes, Symptoms, and TreatmenT
Dr. Orlando Ortiz joins us on this episode of Bone Talk to discuss vertebral and spine health. Vertebral compression fractures can happen from too much pressure on the vertebral body. This usually results from a combination of bending forward and downward pressure on the spine. Osteoporosis is often a contributing factor.
Free Weekly Webinars Offered During Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month IN MAY
An empowering aspect of Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month is a weekly series of webinars with something for everyone – from younger kids to teens to adults and the elderly!