Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation

10/05/2025

If you've been recently diagnosed with osteoporosis, you'll have lots of questions. Understand how your bones are affected and what you can do to protect them. If you broke a bone and are wondering if you have osteoporosis, this information can also be very helpful. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47afWsf

10/01/2025

✨ Did you know women can lose up to 20% of their bone density in the 5–7 years after menopause?
Understanding the role of hormones is key to protecting your bones.

📘 Download our Hormones and Healthy Bones guide to learn how menopause affects bone health and what steps you can take to stay strong: https://bit.ly/46W6SqM

10/01/2025

This month, we celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. To support Spanish-speaking individuals on their bone health journey, explore our Spanish-Language Resources, including easy-to-follow one-pagers, helpful questions for your next medical visit, and a webinar on building strong, healthy bones for life. Find resources here: https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/building-osteoporosis-networks-and-engagement-using-partnerships-boneup/ -language-resources

09/30/2025

Use the CVEEP vaccine locator tool to find places near you that offer vaccines. Enter your ZIP code or city to see nearby pharmacies and health centers where you can get more information about vaccination and schedule an appointment. Visit cveep.org/vaccine-locator to learn more and access the tool.

09/30/2025

Osteoporosis is a serious but often overlooked health issue for men, with up to one in four men over the age of 50 experiencing a fracture. This Stronger Bones for Men: Preventing Osteoporosis and Fractures flyer shares key facts, risk factors, and steps men can take to protect their bones through exercise, nutrition, and treatment. Download it here: https://bit.ly/3IMDeLq

09/29/2025

Everybody deserves coverage for care—it's only fair. 's new resource details specific steps you can take to urge policymakers, employers and health insurers to expand coverage. Get involved and join us in advocating for care: https://bit.ly/4oWyUJT

09/29/2025

For many, acetaminophen is their go-to relief for mild to moderate pain, including headaches, muscle aches, and arthritis. It's widely used and safe when taken as directed, but an accidental overdose of acetaminophen can lead to liver damage. Because acetaminophen is found in hundreds of medicines, it's easy to exceed the maximum daily dose without realizing.

This Acetaminophen Dosing Calculator is an educational tool designed to help people understand why following the labeled directions is so important. It shows how one might accidentally exceed 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in a day by taking more than one product that contains acetaminophen or by using too much of one product. https://www.knowyourdose.org/acetaminophen-dosing-calculator/

Acetaminophen is found in more than 500 over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) medicines. It’s safe and effective when used as directed, but severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 milligrams (mg) of acetaminophen in a day. Some medicines have a maximum daily limit that i...

09/29/2025

ONLY 2 DAYS AWAY until the October 1 virtual marketing hackathon with the , and ! Team up with fellow marketers to solve a challenge that affects millions:

👉 How can we raise awareness about the critical connection between menopause and bone health and motivate women to take early action?

This isn't a sit and listen event, it's a live, hands-on session!

If you've been looking for something energizing, meaningful, and different from another passive webinar, this is your sign.

📅 October 1 & 3 | Cameras on. Mics unmuted. Brains in motion.
🔗 REGISTER NOW to save your spot (it's free!) and bring a friend: http://bit.ly/469ZxU6

09/29/2025

💪 Strong bones start with calcium! From dairy to leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and fortified foods, your plate can be a powerful tool for bone health. Discover delicious ways to fuel your body with the nutrients it needs to stay strong and resilient.

👉 Explore bone-healthy food and nutrition tips here:

Did you know? Calcium is the most important building block for healthy bones. Many foods contain calcium and other important nutrients that help keep our bones strong. Don’t forget we build a lot of our bone and achieve our peak bone mass in our childhood through our mid-20s, so make sure kids and...

09/28/2025

Meet Shelly, leader of the OsteoBoston Support Group. She shares the story about her diagnosis and how she adjusted, but didn't stop, her active lifestyle. She says, "I try to stay positive and focus on everything I can do. I may ski with less reckless abandon than I did before, but I'm still "taking on" mountains. And I hope to never stop." https://www.healthywomen.org/created-with-support/taking-on-mountains-and-osteoporosis

How I adjusted, but didn’t stop, my active lifestyle after my diagnosis

09/27/2025

Follow the simple steps below to help determine how much you are consuming on a daily basis and if you are meeting the recommended daily allowance or need to supplement your calcium intake: https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/healthy-bones-guide-calcium-intake

09/26/2025

The What to Do if You Break a Bone flyer provides tips on recovery, strengthening, and preventing another broken bone. Find it here: http://bit.ly/4mys6zx