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Free Event in Orlando on April 25

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted March 29, 2012
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NOF will be hosting the Healthy Bones, Build Them for Life Consumer and Patient Forum on April 25, 10 am - 2 pm at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando. The event will include presentations from leading experts ...

It's not too late to register for today's free webinar

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted December 6, 2011
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If you'd like to join the National Osteoporosis Foundation's free webinar "Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Osteoporosis Treatment" at 1 PM EST today, you can register through the following link https://nof.peachnewmedia.com/store/semi ...

Prevention Magazine is Looking for Mother-Daughter Stories

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted June 6, 2011
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Prevention magazine is starting a new column called "The Mother/Daughter Health Makeover." They are currently looking for mothers and daughters who both have osteoporosis. They are seeking daughters in ...

Free osteoporosis event in Las Vegas, May 21

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted April 26, 2011
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This first-time event will bring together nationally-recognized experts to address your questions about osteoporosis. The forum, which is free to registered participants, will open with best-selling author ...

Tips for finding a weighted vest

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted March 7, 2011
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Many people with osteoporosis or low bone density (osteopenia) ask about wearing a weighted vest. While we are unable to recommend specific brands, here are some tips from a physical therapist: There ...

Tips for getting the most accurate bone density test

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted January 25, 2011
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Bone density testing is done for the following three reasons: 1. To diagnose osteoporosis 2. To predict your risk of breaking a bone 3. To see how well your osteoporosis treatment program is working When ...

Institute of Medicine (IOM) Updates Vitamin D Recommendations

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted December 1, 2010
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November 30, 2010 -- Today the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released updated recommendations regarding calcium and vitamin D intake. IOM recommends 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D every day for ...

Don't forget to sign up for today's free webinar!

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted December 1, 2010
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Dr. Felicia Cosman will be presenting "Update on Osteoporosis Treatment Options" today at 2 pm EST. To register for this event, please visit https://nof.peachnewmedia.com/store/semi nar/seminar.php?seminar=6171 ...

Protecting Your Fragile Spine - New NOF Resource

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted November 3, 2010
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This resource was developed to help people learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of spine fractures and take steps to prevent these fractures from happening in the first place. For those who have ...

Bisphosphonates and Esophageal Cancer

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted September 13, 2010
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What is the concern? Researchers have been looking into a possible link between the use of oral bisphosphonate medications, such as alendronate (Fosamax®), ibandronate (Boniva®) and risedronate (Actonel ...

NOF Celebrates Awareness and Prevention Month

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted May 3, 2010
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Did you know that May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month? In recognition of this observance, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is launching its new Healthy Bones, Build Them ...

Sign up for NOF's upcoming educational webinar...it's free!

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted April 22, 2010
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NOF invites you to participate in our live educational webinar, "How Strong Are Your Bones?" presented by Felicia Cosman, MD on May 27 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST. This will be the first of four webinars ...

Vitamin A and Bone Health

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted March 4, 2010
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There has been some recent discussion about vitamin A on the Osteoporosis Community. Here is some information from NOF about vitamin A and bone health. We hope you find it helpful! Vitamin A is important ...

New NOF Resouce for Midlife Women

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted November 10, 2009
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The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), has launched a revised version of its brochure Hormones and Healthy Bones: Helping Midlife Women Make Better Choices for a Healthy Future. The revised brochure ...

A Big “THANK YOU” to Our Volunteer Moderators

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted September 2, 2009
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The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is fortunate to have two exceptional volunteer Moderators who play important roles in our Online Osteoporosis Support Community. They are also called Team Leaders ...

DXA Remains Gold Standard

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted August 24, 2009
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In response to a recent discussion on the ultrasound method of measuring bone mineral density (BMD), this is to let members know that the DXA test remains the gold standard at this time in the U.S. The ...

Support Grows to Protect Patient Access to Osteoporosis Testing

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted July 29, 2009
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The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is one of 37 patient, professional, health and community organizations who support the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2009 (S ...

How DXA and FRAX® Are Different

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted July 27, 2009
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This is to discuss how DXA testing and FRAX® (Fracture Risk Assessment Tool) relate to each other and how they are different. In brief, DXA results are needed for FRAX®, but FRAX® is not a substitute ...

Taking a Look at Research Studies

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted July 10, 2009
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Some people with osteoporosis like to look for the results of research studies when trying to find more information. Some Web sites provide abstracts of clinical studies, and many scientific and medical ...

A Gift from Mothers to Daughters Luncheon in NYC

By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted July 9, 2009
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Of all the gifts that generations of women have passed on to their loved ones, one of the most important is the gift of knowledge about health – in particular, information about bone health and osteoporosis ...

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