American Bone Health, Author at Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation

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

2018 Physical Activity Guidelines

Jump for joy! The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updated their physical activity guidelines with a considerable nod to bone health. We have

December 19, 2018

Hypophosphatasia Could Explain Some Atypical Femur Fractures

Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare genetic disease that affects the development of bones and teeth in children.[1] Research in recent years suggests that low levels of

October 30, 2018

Rear view shot of the highlighted joints in a runner's foot

Your Feet are the Base of Support

One of the important things in preventing falls is the importance of posture and alignment. It all begins with your feet! The feet provide a

October 4, 2018

Dr. Karpf’s Response to Bone Drugs Article

Evaluating Content There are lots of people who have opinions about health and how to stay healthy. Some may work, others may not. When it

August 9, 2018

How cancer patients can lower the risk of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ)

What we know Bisphosphonate (BP) treatment is typically the first medicine used for patients with osteoporosis to slow the breakdown of bone and reduce the

August 2, 2018

Cancer and Bone Health

Cancer can have dramatic, yet often hidden consequences for bone health. If you or a loved one is undergoing cancer treatment, learn how cancer and

February 26, 2018

American Bone Health Welcomes Paul Cline to its Board of Directors

February 1, 2018 OAKLAND, CA: Paul Cline joined the Board of Directors for American Bone Health. Paul is Vice President of National Accounts at The

February 15, 2018

4 Tips to Prevent Falls

The reason we want to prevent falls is to prevent broken bones. As we age, the bones of the skeleton lose their mineral density and

September 20, 2017

Spine Fracture Awareness

Bone health rarely becomes a topic of conversation, even when someone breaks a bone. Typically, fracture patients blame their clumsiness or carelessness, but rarely question

August 31, 2017

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