American Bone Health Blog
Dr. Sabrina Noel joins American Bone Health’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Board
Oct. 29, 2020 – American Bone Health is proud to welcome Sabrina E. Noel, PhD, RD, to its Medical and Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Noel
Do High Doses of Thyroid Medication Affect Your Bones?
Patients who take medicine to treat an underactive thyroid need to be cautious that they don’t take too much. Most patients on thyroid medicine have
Calcium and Vitamin D Requirements
As new scientific research emerges, recommendations change. We are now rethinking how much calcium and vitamin D is needed for good bone health. There is
World Osteoporosis Day 2020
World Osteoporosis Day (WOD), on October 20 each year, marks a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of
How Testing Bone Structure Helps Predict Broken Bones
New technology is helping health care providers decide how likely it is that a patient will break a bone. Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) is software
Preventing the Second Broken Bone
Recommendations from the Secondary Fracture Prevention Initiative Preventing fractures and treating osteoporosis can be complicated, but here is a simple way to think of it:
Safe Exercise in the Gym
Use proper form and alignment when working out. Encourage hip extension military press back extension treadmill Avoid abdominal machines Use Caution leg press pull over
Lillian Yvette Jenkins Joins American Bone Health’s Board of Directors
AUG. 31, 2020 – American Bone Health is proud to announce that Lillian Yvette Jenkins recently joined its Board of Directors. Jenkins is founder and
Evidence-based Programs for Fall Prevention
Evidence-based programs (EBPs) offer proven ways to promote health and prevent disease among older adults. They are based on research and provide documented health benefits,
American Bone Health joins newly launched Women’s Health Innovation Coalition
June 25, 2020, Raleigh N.C. — American Bone Health is proud to announce it has joined the newly launched Women’s Health Innovation Coalition, a collaboration
‘A Short Biography of O’: Katherine’s Life with Osteoporosis
In recognition of May’s observance of National Osteoporosis Awareness Month, we wanted to pass along a personal story from someone living with osteoporosis. Thank you
American Bone Health welcomes Katisha Paige and Megan Willard to growing staff
May 12, 2020 – American Bone Health is pleased to announce that Katisha Paige and Megan Willard recently joined its staff as the nonprofit organization
