February 2019

American Bone Health has closed. However, on October 1, 2023, we joined forces with the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) so that BHOF could continue offering all of the important programs and services created by American Bone Health. Please visit www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org for more information about the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation.

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Exercise Right to Prevent Fractures

Finding out you have low bone density is frightening. Suddenly you worry that even the smallest activity may cause a fracture. Exercise is still very

February 19, 2019

How Often Should I Get Tested?

How frequently you should have a bone density test depends on a number of factors such as your age, your bone density results and whether

February 18, 2019

Bisphosphonates and Mid-Thigh Fractures

Atypical femur fractures have been reported in patients with osteoporosis. This fracture happens in middle of the thigh (between the hip and the knee) without

February 18, 2019

About Vitamin D

Research indicates that a sufficient blood level of this hormone, vitamin D, is associated with fewer deaths from heart disease; breast, colon, and prostate cancer;

February 17, 2019

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