Carina May
Kitchen Kinetics: Movement Snacks for the ...

In the busy holiday season, many of us spend much more time in the kitchen. So why not take advantage of that space to fit in some extra movement practice and exercise that can help your bones and joints?!  Rebekah Rotstein, founder of Buff Bones®, will guide you through some simple -- and fun -- "movement snacks" to do while waiting for your stuffing to bake and pots to soak.  Join us in your kitchen, and have on hand a large pot, a saute pan, a dish towel, and a soap bottle. Get ready to move more and discover how your kitchen can make your body feel better!

Kitchen Kinetics: Movement Snacks for the Holiday Season
Carina May
Strength Training for Osteoporosis for ...

This class will teach you how to strengthen bones and muscles, improve posture and balance. You will learn the exercises that should be performed, the exercises that should be modified and the exercises that should be avoided. It is crucial to learn how to exercise properly because the wrong exercises or improper form can lead to injury. Since we are getting into the holiday season, you will learn how to fit in fitness during the busy holiday season. Several time saving exercises will be demonstrated.

Strength Training for Osteoporosis for Beginners–with time saving exercises to help you get through the holidays
Carina May
Fitting in Fitness (Live Webinar): Tuesday, ...

The holidays are fun and sometimes stressful. There can be holiday parties, eating temptations, and family obligations, leaving less time for exercise.  For those with osteoporosis, it is not wise to take a break from your fitness program and health practices. This presentation will teach you how to live a healthy lifestyle during the busy holiday season. Several time saving exercises will be demonstrated. You will need hand weights, a mat, and a resistance band and will receive a Zoom invite the evening prior to the class.

Fitting in Fitness (Live Webinar): Tuesday, November 5
Carina May
Short on Time, Big on Benefits Webinar Series: ...

The holidays are a whirlwind of parties, gatherings, and seasonal to-dos, often leaving us feeling “short on time.” But staying active doesn’t need to fall by the wayside, especially for bone health! Even small, consistent movements can benefit both physical and mental well-being. This holiday season, we’re offering a “Quick Moves” Exercise Series designed to make fitting in fitness easy, fun, and impactful—even on the busiest days. Join us to learn exercises that maximize benefits in minimal time, helping you stay on track with your health goals and keep your bones strong!

Short on Time, Big on Benefits Webinar Series: Exercises and Safety Tips for the Holiday Hustle!
Carina May
November 4: Join BHOF's Steps to Strong Bones™ ...

The presentation will discuss "Proprioception, Power, and Agility: The Deeper Benefits of Strength Training, Impact Training and Yoga Asana for Osteoporosis". Did you know there are hidden benefits to strength training, impact training, and yoga beyond building strong bones and muscles, and improving flexibility? In this program we’ll unlock the lesser-known benefits of strength training, impact training, and yoga, define proprioception, muscle power, and agility, and why these skills are essential for preventing falls and reducing fracture risk in those with osteoporosis. Join us and learn how you can fine-tune what you’re already doing to improve your bone health and make it even more effective.

November 4: Join BHOF's Steps to Strong Bones™ Monthly Program Held Virtually on Zoom

COVID-19 Pushes DXA Providers to the Breaking Point: Patient Lives at Risk

COVID-19 Pushes DXA Providers to the Breaking Point: Patient Lives at Risk

This infographic offers a glance at the major effects that osteoporosis testing is facing due to Covid-19. Because of the already reduced number of DXA (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry) tests being offered, patients around the country will suffer from bone fractures. These fractures can be especially devastating in older Americans, who are also at a higher risk of contracting Covid-19. A bone fracture can lead to loss of independence, long-term hospitalization, and in some cases, death. This infographic offers a glance at the major effects that osteoporosis testing is facing due to Covid-19. Because of the already reduced number of DXA (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry) tests being offered, patients around the country will suffer from bone fractures. These fractures can be especially devastating in older Americans, who are also at a higher risk of contracting Covid-19. A bone fracture can lead to loss of independence, long-term hospitalization, and in some cases, death. These fractures are preventable with proper testing and treatment of osteoporosis.

Menopause and Osteoporosis: How They’re Related, and Steps You Can Take to Boost Your Bone Health

Menopause and Osteoporosis: How They’re Related, and Steps You Can Take to Boost Your Bone Health

Our guest blogger today, Dr. Heather L. Johnson, is an actively practicing gynecologist and author of two books about pregnancy and menopause, who, after delivering more than 3,500 babies over 40 years, recently retired as an obstetrician. In this article, she shares with us some insights about how menopause and osteoporosis are related and steps you can take to focus on your bone health.

Bones, Balance & Mindfulness

Bones, Balance & Mindfulness

In celebration of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, 2021, the New York State Osteoporosis Prevention & Education Program (NYSOPEP) at Helen Hayes Hospital presents Bones, Balance & Mindfulness, a Virtual Bone Health Conference FREE and open to the community. The virtual conference will take place on Thursday, May 20, 2021, from 12:30pm-2pm (EST).

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