Podcasts about national osteoporosis foundation

The episode covers various key points:1. Topic of the day and guest introduction [00:05]2. What exactly is Osteoporosis? [1:13]3. Cipla's role in supporting the National Osteoporosis Foundation [2:24]4. Laura Wagner-Meyer on living with disabilities, the associated risks, and her advocacy efforts [3:30]5. The National Osteoporosis Foundation's initiatives and the collaboration with Cipla [6:37]6. How living with disability has impacted Laura's career, relationships, dating, and friendships [09:58]7. Steps to manage the risk of developing Osteoporosis [13:52]8. Exploring the meaning of ‘Bank on your bones like you bank on your finances' [14:56]9. Common risk factors indicating potential Osteoporosis development [21:59]10. Why Osteoporosis is considered a silent disease [24:25]11. Needed changes in the media and other industries for better inclusion of people with disabilities [27:28]12. Approaches to discussing disabilities with children [29:15]13. Laura's challenges in shopping and her journey into the fashion industry [33:15]14. Common treatments for Osteoporosis [35:34] Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoyed it!Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wisdomwellness_/Join the Gal Pal Community:https://wisdomwellness.myflodesk.com/voszjo74h0Our website: https://www.wisdomwellness.co.za“You cant choose the body that you were born into but you get to choose how you feel in it”- Laura Wagner-Meyer

Join Joyce and Claire Gill, the CEO of Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation for a Walk and Talk as they dive into the importance of bone health and why it should be at the top of the list to pay attention to as you age. About Claire:Claire Gill joined the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (formerly the National Osteoporosis Foundation) in January 2013, after a 20+ year career in public relations for national nonprofit organizations and public relations firms serving Fortune 500 clients.She was named CEO in May 2020 and then led the organization through an 18-month rebrand process. Established in 1984, BHOF is the nation's leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, promoting strong bones for life, and reducing human suffering through programs of public and clinician awareness, education, advocacy, and research.In September 2019, Claire founded and launched the National Menopause Foundation to be a trusted and relatable resource to raise awareness and understanding of menopause through education, activism, and community building.

In this guest interview John & Chris welcome Jennifer Childers PA-C to the show! Jennifer is a Physician Assistant at Delta Orthopedics, a Collierville based Orthopedic Clinic. Jennifer specializes in osteoporosis management & general orthopedics & has worked in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine since 2012. In addition to her Physician Assistant Studies she furthered her training by performing an independent fellowship w/ a metabolic bone Endocrinologist & was certified as a Fracture Liaison by the National Osteoporosis Foundation in 2014. Jennifer is also one of John's healthcare advisors for ELP (John's company) in the state of TN. This is a great episode for any coach or practitioner in the fields of neuromuscular re-education.

Today I am focusing on osteoporosis and midlife women. It's called the “silent disease” because you can't feel your bones getting weaker. The National Osteoporosis Foundation offers these facts:-1 in 2 women will break a bone due to osteoporosis after the age of 50.-A woman's risk of fracture is equal to her combined risk of breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer.-24% of hip fracture patients age 50 and over die in the year following the fracture.-A bone density test is the best way to diagnose osteoporosis and determine a treatment plan.-They recommend you get this test at age 65- which is when most health insurance companies will pay for it.A PubMed publication stated that women are most likely to be diagnosed with osteoporosis 10-15 years post-menopause, which would make them about 65. At that point, treatment will be a band-aid. It certainly won't be preventive.Some of my midlife clients have discovered they have osteopenia while working with me because I encouraged them to get checked. They're in their 40's, they're peri-menopausal. Could you imagine if they waited another 20 years to get checked?My guest today is a bone health and menopause expert who'd going to break it all down for us today. It's definitely a topic not talked about enough until it has to be, which is often too late.Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri is a board-certified internist specializing in midlife women's health. After fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic, she has worked in private practice and academic medicine for over 13 years, including being the director of the Northwestern Women's Bone Health program at the Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. She is currently opening Bone and Body Women's Health, a concierge midlife women's health practice in the Chicago area, focused on consultation and management of perimenopause, menopause, osteoporosis, and sexual health. Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or for making any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.Resources:website: www.boneandbodywh.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/boneandbodywh/Calcium Calculator: https://www.osteoporosis.foundation/educational-hub/topic/calcium-calculatorFracture Risk Assessment Tool: https://frax.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx?country=9Stay connected with me!Watch on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellnessGrab discounts on my favorite biohacking products:https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-productsAnd, try some of my nutrient-dense recipes:https://www.jillfooswellness.com/recipesSchedule a free 30-minute consultation with me and start to discover your unique longevity plan:

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, a woman's risk of breaking a hip is equal to her combined risk of breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer.

Blog summary of a recent research paper published by Aging: "A case-control study coupling with meta-analysis elaborates decisive association between IGF-1 rs35767 and osteoporosis in Asian postmenopausal females." ____________________________________________________ Osteoporosis is characterized by the loss of bone density and an increased risk of fractures. This serious health condition is a major public health concern, particularly among older women. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 80% of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis are women. Additionally, roughly one in two women over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. “Osteoporosis (OP) is prevalent in postmenopausal women. Several studies investigated the association between IGF-1 polymorphisms and OP among postmenopausal females with conflicting outcomes.” While the main risk factor for osteoporosis is undeniably aging, the causes of osteoporosis are more complex—involving a combination of genetic and environmental factors. The insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) gene plays a critical role in bone growth and development, and previous studies have suggested that variations in this gene may be associated with osteoporosis. Some genetic variants have been found to be associated with decreased IGF-1 levels, which may contribute to the development of osteoporosis. In a recent study, researchers Sui-Lung Su, Yung-Hsun Huang, Yu-Hsuan Chen, Pi-Shao Ko, Wen Su, Chih-Chien Wang, and Meng-Chang Lee from the Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center in Taipei, Taiwan, explored the relationship between IGF-1 polymorphisms rs35767, rs2288377 and rs5742612 and the development of osteoporosis in postmenopausal Asian women. Their new research paper was published in Aging's Volume 15, Issue 1, entitled, “A case-control study coupling with meta-analysis elaborates decisive association between IGF-1 rs35767 and osteoporosis in Asian postmenopausal females.” Full blog - https://aging-us.org/2023/01/gene-linked-to-osteoporosis-risk-in-postmenopausal-asian-women/ DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.204464 Corresponding author - Meng-Chang Lee - apply0710@yahoo.com.tw Keywords - osteoporosis, postmenopausal, insulin-like growth factor-1, single nucleotide polymorphism, meta-analysis About Aging-US Launched in 2009, Aging-US publishes papers of general interest and biological significance in all fields of aging research and age-related diseases, including cancer—and now, with a special focus on COVID-19 vulnerability as an age-dependent syndrome. Topics in Aging-US go beyond traditional gerontology, including, but not limited to, cellular and molecular biology, human age-related diseases, pathology in model organisms, signal transduction pathways (e.g., p53, sirtuins, and PI-3K/AKT/mTOR, among others), and approaches to modulating these signaling pathways. Please visit our website at https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/Aging-Us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/Aging-US LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ For media inquiries, please contact: media@impactjournals.com.

Join Joyce & Heidi Skolnik, sports nutritionist and exercise physiologist, for a casual conversation you can walk to. Joyce and Heidi dive right into the gap in information of health and wellness for women over 50, why Heidi believes no food is actually bad, what intuitive eating really means, and the importance of protein and strength training as we age to maintain muscle mass.About HeidiHeidi is a sports nutritionist and exercise physiologist and co-author of the NYTimes Best Selling The Whole Body Reset; Your weight loss plan for a flat belly, optimum health, and a body you'll love at Mid-Life and Beyond. (Simon & Schuster and AARP). Considered a thought leader in her field, Heidi has been part of The Women's Sports Medicine Center at Hospital for Special Surgery for over 20 years where she specializes in The Athlete Triad. Heidi brought the sports nutrition model to artistic athletes and oversees the nutrition program at The Juilliard School and the School of American Ballet. Prior to that, Heidi served as the team nutritionist with the NY Knicks for 7 years, the Football Giants for 18 years and the NY Mets for 15 years. Heidi sat on the Board of The National Osteoporosis Foundation for ten years and currently sits on the Medical Advisory Committee of The National Menopause Foundation. Heidi has earned two Masters degrees, one in Exercise Science, the other in Human Nutrition. As a realist, Heidi believes M&M's can fit into a healthy eating style along with red peppers, red meat, broccoli, and fresh fruit. Connect with HeidiWebsite: https://www.heidiskolnik.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NutritionConditioningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidiskolnik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/heidiskolnikBook: The Whole Body Reset

Relebogile spoke to Teréza Hough, CEO at the National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa after the National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa is calling for a better approach to diagnosing and treating osteoporosis patients and sharing the importance of early diagnosis and a good treatment plan which can prevent about 70% of osteoporotic fractures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eat less. How many times have you seen and heard that message? As a generation that grew up steeped in diet culture, most of us have it deeply internalized…often to our detriment. Underfueling among active women is extremely common and puts us at risk for low energy availability (LEA), which can lead to relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S), a condition that not only hurts performance, but also can cause irreparable negative health consequences. LEA/RED-S can be especially difficult to spot in midlife women because the symptoms mirror those we experience during perimenopause. We dig into all of it this week to help you avoid LEA/RED-S and get the fuel you need to feel and perform your best with Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM of Nutrition Conditioning, LLC, and author of The Athlete Triad Playbook. Heidi is a sports nutritionist, exercise physiologist, and thought leader in her field. She has been part of The Women's Sports Medicine Center at Hospital for Special Surgery for over 20 years and oversees the nutrition program at The Juilliard School and the School of American Ballet. Heidi has sat on the Board of The National Osteoporosis Foundation for ten years and currently sits on the Medical Advisory Committee of The National Menopause Foundation. She is also the co-author of the NYTimes Best Selling The Whole Body Reset (Simon & Schuster and AARP). You can learn more about her and her work at http://heidiskolnik.com (heidiskolnik.com)   Resources: https://athletetriadplaybook.com/ (https://athletetriadplaybook.com/) https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.640621/full (https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.640621/full) Sign up for the online Fuelin webinar to gain more information on under fueling as an athlete at https://fuelin.app/feisty (https://fuelin.app/feisty) and follow along @feistymedia for more information and content related to Fueled is Fast. Fuelin is a training-based nutrition app that syncs with your training plan to make sure you are fueling properly to support your training and everyday life. Head over to http://fuelin.com/ (fuelin.com) to get started today. Get your tickets to the Hit Play Not Pause Summit at https://www.feistymenopause.com/hit-play-not-pause-summit (feistymenopause.com/hit-play-not-pause-summit) Tickets are just $20! **Support the Podcast**  InsideTracker: 20% off at http://insidetracker.com/feisty (insidetracker.com/feisty) Previnex: 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ (https://www.previnex.com/)  Bonafide: 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product with code HITPLAY at  http://hellobonafide.com/hitplay (hellobonafide.com/hitplay) Nutrisense: Go to http://nutrisense.io/hitplay (nutrisense.io/hitplay) for $30 off any subscription to the CGM program This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Did you know that over 54 millions Americans have Osteoporosis or low bone mass?  Worldwide, the statistics are much higher but most people don't even realize they have it. That is why we invited Claire Gill, CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation to answer our questions on bone health and midlife including: -What is Osteoporosis? -How do you test for bone density? -What happens during Menopause? -Is it hereditary? - What can you do to treat it? These questions and many more are answered on this week's episode. Subscribe to Hot Flashes & Cool Topics wherever you find podcasts. www.hotflashescooltopics.com www.nof.org Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here's How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!      

Osteoporosis and osteopenia are common health problems affecting a considerable part of the population yet the pharmaceutical solutions to this problem are woefully inadequate. In this episode, I am joined by Kevin Ellis, commonly known as the bone coach. After an osteoporosis diagnosis in his early 30s, he realized the information gaps for people looking for stronger bones. He became a bone health advocate and founded bonecoach.com.But before we take a dive deep into what contributes to osteoporosis and how to comprehensively address bone loss naturally, let's first look at some quick facts from the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and another 44 million have low bone density. One in two women and up to one in four men will break a bone in their lifetime due to osteoporosis. For women, the incidence is greater than that of heart attack, stroke, and breast cancer combined.Six months after a hip fracture, only 15 percent of patients can walk across a room unaided.Every year, of nearly 300,000 hip fracture patients, one-quarter end up in nursing homes, and half never regain previous function.From these alarming statistics, we can clearly see that osteoporosis and osteopenia are serious public health threats. Yet many people don't even know they have osteoporosis until they break a bone. It is often regarded as a silent disease because there are no symptoms. Luckily, bone loss is manageable. We can build bone strength at any age, only that the older we get, the less efficient the process becomes. But at the bare minimum, we can prevent further loss. The first step in a comprehensive natural care plan is a DEXA bone density test to determine the extent of bone loss and whether it has progressed to osteoporosis. But that's just the start. Listen in as Kevin takes us through everything about bone health. You'll appreciate his vast knowledge of the subject. Key Takeaways- Meet Kevin and hear his personal bone health story (02:10)- Relationship between gut and bone health (05:09)- Demographic prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis (07:52)- Why the pharmaceutical solution is woefully inadequate (11:44)- What contributes to bone loss (16:02)- Medications that accelerate the progression of bone loss (19:24)- The role of resistance training in bone-building (23:59)- Bone density vs. bone quality (29:10)- How to comprehensively address bone loss (36:16)- Best foods for bone health (39:59)Additional Resources

Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease with both endocrine and psychological influences. In this episode, Dr. Melanie Carminati explains the different types of osteoporosis, risk factors, and recommendations from the National Osteoporosis Foundation.

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation: 1 out of every two women over age 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis.

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation: 1 out of every two women over age 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis.

On this episode of Bone Talk, we are excited to talk to Claire Gill, CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Over the last 18 months the foundation has undergone a significant rebranding process and has been recently renamed the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation. While NOF has done a lot of good work over its 37-year history, the leadership team recognized that there is still much more to do. By evolving to build a bigger, bolder brand, the foundation aims to expand its focus on prevention in addition to osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment. NOF is rising to the challenge of building a nation of men and women with “healthy bones for life.”

Melissa has an informative conversation about bone health as it relates to cancer with special guest Claire Gill, CEO For the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Claire shares her knowledge, expertise as well as her own family history to ensure we all have optimal bone health.

An osteoporosis diagnosis can be scary and perhaps overwhelming. Whether you or a loved one has been affected, it can often be an emotional journey that requires a shift in perspective and lifestyle changes. Where do you turn for help? Here at the National Osteoporosis Foundation, our online support community, hosted by Inspire, is over sixty thousand members strong. In this episode of Bone Talk, we are joined by two of our community volunteer moderators, Pam Flores and Sarah Purcell. Pam and Sarah share some of their own osteoporosis experiences and how the NOF online peer-to-peer community can help you find answers and support.

Conversation with Andrea Singer, MD, FACP, CCD, Chief Medical Officer, National Osteoporosis Foundation and Director, Women's Primary Care, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, about causes/risk factors for osteoporosis, diagnosis and treatment options, and how to manage and prevent osteoporosis

For nearly four decades, the National Osteoporosis Foundation has been at the forefront of educating the general public, clinicians, and public policy professionals on osteoporosis, fracture prevention, and promoting strong bones for life. It’s an important and unique role in the fight against osteoporosis that cannot be underestimated. And neither can the crucial work of my next guest, Claire Gill, CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Combined with her passion for public health and helping people live healthy lives, her more than 20 years of work in the nonprofit world, and doing public relations for Fortune 500 companies, Claire is expanding the important work of the National Osteoporosis Foundation to help even more people.   Resources talked about in this episode: Guest website - NOF

On this episode of Bone Talk, Dr. Heather Johnson, an actively practicing gynecologist in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, joins Claire Gill, CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation, to talk about how changes that occur in the body due to menopause can affect our bone health. For example, the loss of estrogen impacts our bodies in a variety of ways. Bone is living and always growing in our body and estrogen (or the lack of) impacts the balance of breaking down and building up our bones.

Within only the last couple of decades has it become common knowledge, at least in the medical and fitness worlds, that osteoporosis and osteopenia are not unavoidable facts of life. When broken down it is actually a very simple concept of how we can easily combat the bone loss effects of aging. Join us this week as we explore how we can keep our bones healthy.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastSarah Purcell is a mother, wife, grandmother and lifetime learner. She is a certified Restore Your Core™ Pro Teacher and Buff Bones™ Bone Health and Movement program teacher. Sarah also holds two Pilates certifications and a Yoga Certification. Sarah is a volunteer moderator for the National Osteoporosis Foundation's online Inspire Forum. Sarah's love of research helped her create a path to manage her own osteoporosis naturally, which led her to create Bone Boot Camp, an at home strength training program for women with low bone density. Sarah created her membership program "Short and Sweet with Sarah" in response to many,many women asking for a simple and efficient online delivery of her customized work on core strength & stability along with whole body mobility work that would prepare them to add strength training to their life at some point.Sarah's Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/sarahpurcellmovement https://www.instagram.com/sarahpurcellmovement/https://sarah-purcell.com Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

In this episode you'll meet Claire Gill, founder of The National Menopause Foundation. After more than 20 years in marketing and public relations for both nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies, Claire founded the organization in September 2019 (can you believe it didn't exist until then??).Her goal is to help women thrive at every stage of their lives with access to information and networks that help make menopause a positive, inspiring and empowering time in every woman's life. When Claire, who is also CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation,  realized there was no national nonprofit dedicated solely to women's journey to and through menopause, so she set out to create one. The National Menopause Foundation is working to create a positive change in how people perceive, understand and experience menopause through education, peer-to-peer support, activism, and research.Check out the foundation's website, The Positive Pause podcast, The Hot Flash newsletter, and its online community,  The Menopause Metamorphosis for tons of great info that will make you feel less alone and be more informed on your menopause journey. Links: The National Menopause FoundationFacebook TwitterInstagramGennev

This is an extremely informative episode for women in midlife and beyond.  We speak with Claire Gill, CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation.  Many women don't know how important bone health is as we age. Did you know that Osteoporosis is 90% genetic?Did you know that your bone mass is at its peak at age 25?Do you know your bone density or why it is important to know that answer?Claire states "For women at menopause, we lose bone because of our estrogen loss so when we cease our menses, estrogen drops... and then we can lose up to 20% of our bone mass in the first 5-7 years post menopausal."Learn the answers to the above questions and more on this episode.https://www.nof.org/www.hotflashescooltopics.com 

Updated osteoporosis guidelines have arrived from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology. The AACE guidelines include different recommendations from the 2017 National Osteoporosis Foundation guidelines, primarily due to new anabolic agents. Learn about a newly created a new patient risk stratified category, the role of bisphosphonates, and how to approach patient care. Additional Resources/References: FRAX calculator: US version https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx?country=9; AACE osteoporosis guidelines https://www.aace.com/disease-stateresources/reproductive-and-gonad/clinical-practiceguidelines-recent-news-and-updates This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Updated osteoporosis guidelines have arrived from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology. The AACE guidelines include different recommendations from the 2017 National Osteoporosis Foundation guidelines, primarily due to new anabolic agents. Learn about a newly created a new patient risk stratified category, the role of bisphosphonates, and how to approach patient care.Additional Resources/References:FRAX calculator: US version https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx?country=9; AACE osteoporosis guidelineshttps://www.aace.com/disease-stateresources/reproductive-and-gonad/clinical-practiceguidelines-recent-news-and-updatesThis episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact(https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Updated osteoporosis guidelines have arrived from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology. The AACE guidelines include different recommendations from the 2017 National Osteoporosis Foundation guidelines, primarily due to new anabolic agents. Learn about a newly created a new patient risk stratified category, the role of bisphosphonates, and how to approach patient care. Additional Resources/References: FRAX calculator: US version https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx?country=9; AACE osteoporosis guidelines https://www.aace.com/disease-stateresources/reproductive-and-gonad/clinical-practiceguidelines-recent-news-and-updates This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Updated osteoporosis guidelines have arrived from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology. The AACE guidelines include different recommendations from the 2017 National Osteoporosis Foundation guidelines, primarily due to new anabolic agents. Learn about a newly created a new patient risk stratified category, the role of bisphosphonates, and how to approach patient care. Additional Resources/References: FRAX calculator: US version https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx?country=9; AACE osteoporosis guidelines https://www.aace.com/disease-stateresources/reproductive-and-gonad/clinical-practiceguidelines-recent-news-and-updates This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Claire Gill, CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation, as she hosts Dr. Eric Wise and Karen Lake in this episode of Bone Talk. Dr. Wise is an expert in minimally invasive spine care and interventional pain management, as well as a board-certified Diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Wise currently practices at Northeast Pain Management in Bangor, Maine. Karen is a patient of Northeast Pain Management and resident of Maine.

Claire Gill, the interim CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation, shares some shocking statistics about osteoporosis, a disease that affects 54 million Americans. According to Gill, 10 million Americans have osteoporosis while 44 million Americans suffer from low bone mass. With numbers on the rise, Gill believes that both fitness and medical fitness professionals need to educate themselves through programs like BoneFit(TM) and content and courses offered through the MedFit Network.“People need to learn the tools to assess and implement programs to help control factors such as diet and exercise to improve their skeletal health,” said Gill. While she believes there are many factors, such as heredity and body frame that cannot be controlled, we all have the ability to choose to live a healthier lifestyle that will lead to more active and independent years.Claire is the interim CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation. She is also the founder of the National Menopause Foundation.CONNECT with the National Osteoporosis FoundationWebsite: nof.orgFacebook: @nationalosteoporosisfoundationTwitter: @OsteoporosisNOFInstagram: @nationalosteoporosisfoundation SPONSORSMedFit NetworkBecome a MedFit Network Professional Member: medfitnetwork.org/welcomeSearch the free MedFit Network directory to find a pro in your area: medfitnetwork.org/searchHOSTSChristine Conti: contifit.comBrian Prendergast: highfivehealthandfitness.com

Did you know that May is National Osteoporosis Month? In this episode, Dr. Rita Roy sits down with Dr. Avery Jackson of Michigan Neurological Institute, P.C. and his patient Jocelyn F.  to learn how Jocelyn was able to get back to her retirement. A highly successful neurosurgeon and ambassador for the National Osteoporosis Foundation, Dr. Jackson also shares practical tips for preventing and treating osteoporosis. Support the show (https://spinehealth.org/donate/)

As your body ages, there are always concerns lingering over how best to care for it and how to avoid serious pitfalls. As women in midlife, there are various health issues to contend with but Osteoporosis is a very real and very serious issue playing on our minds. Osteoporosis is a silent lurker, slowly wreaking havoc on your body with no outward signs that it has developed. So how do you know what to look out for? How can you tell if you have it? And what do you do to prevent it in the first place? These are questions that really play on my mind. Not having a thyroid means my bone health can be badly affected. So whilst I was mulling this over, I realized it was the perfect opportunity to reconnect with Dr. Justine Bernard.  Justine is a Physiotherapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Gyrotonic Master Trainer, and international presenter lecturing on osteoporosis and exercise.  Whilst dancing professionally during her college years, Justine suffered a back injury and it was the rehabilitation from this that spiked her interest in anatomy. She went on to study Physiotherapy and then to specialize in Osteoporosis and now offer a very specialized Gyrotonic Technique treatment from the Elements Fitness and Wellness Center.  If you’ve ever gone into a doctor’s office or had some tests done, nervously awaiting the results, only to be met with a “mumble, mumble, mumble” of a bunch of numbers and results that don’t mean anything to you, then Justine will iron that out for you today. She deep dives into just what the tests for Osteoporosis are, what the results mean, and what you can do once you have them to help your body rebuild some bone density and maintain bone health.  Justine tells us to think of our bone stores as a bank account that we should always be adding to so that we have reserves built up for our midlife years and later when we are more susceptible to problems. In today’s episode, she tells us just what we can do to build up that precious bone reserve. She covers everything from diet, thyroid, supplements, medications, Vitamin D right out to tips on how to prevent falls and improve your balance so that you don’t cause bone damage.  If you already have a diagnosis for Osteoporosis, you’ll still benefit from this amazingly insightful interview as Justine also shares the steps you can take after diagnosis to rebuild bone density, and discusses how to weigh up the risk versus the reward of certain exercises for each highly impacted area of your body.  Click play to jump right into the episode with us and find out how to build your bone bank account so you can live with better bones in your midlife and beyond.  Links mentioned in the show: National Osteoporosis Foundation 4 Week Lean Out Program Where can people discover more about Justine? Email - justine@elementscenter.com Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter Support groups on NOF LISTEN: APPLE PODCAST / STITCHER / SPOTIFY / GOOGLE PLAY Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcast Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you are not, then I want to encourage you to do that right now. I don’t want you to miss out on an episode. Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcast. While you are there I would love it you left me a review over on Apple Podcast too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast, and I love reading them. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you so much! If you’re looking for support through your health and fitness journey, then don’t forget to check out my 4 Week Lean Out Program!

You skeleton is an important part of your body and good health can help prevent bone loss, known as osteoporosis. Here I will touch on osteoporosis, vitamin D and ways to improve your bone health. It is also important to avoid poor eating habits, excessive alcohol and smoking as they have been linked to poor bone health.Discuss with your health care provider to determine what tests you may need to assess your bone health such as vitamin D levels or a bone density test.Below are some links to where you can obtain more information about osteoporosis:1. National Osteoporosis Foundation - https://www.nof.org/2. National Institute of Health - https://www.bones.nih.gov/health-info/bone/osteoporosis/overview3. AAOS - https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/osteoporosis/4. Own the Bone - https://www.ownthebone.org/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/YourKneeYourHealth)

The National Osteoporosis Foundation is excited to once again be named as an official charity partner of the 2020 TCS New York City Marathon – which will celebrate its 50th anniversary on November 1. To commemorate this milestone year, NOF has recruited dedicated women over the age of 50 to join its ‘Be Bone Strong’ team. The team is committed to showcasing the critical importance of bone health in active aging.We are thankful that TheOptimal.me is supporting our endeavor as a sponsor of the ‘Be Bone Strong’ team. TheOptimal.me is an extensive online collection of Integrated Movement Routines (IMRs) that work all your muscles together, balancing your body to help you stay active and break free from the aches and pains of aging.In this sponsored podcast, we highlight the online program offered by TheOptimal.me and explain how the exercises support active aging. Staying healthy over age 50 includes many factors such as a proper nutrition, exercise, safe movement and encouraging a healthy mind/body connection.

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density which places them at risk of developing osteoporosis. As Baby Boomers age, that number is expected to climb as 10,000 people turning 65 every day. In this interview, bone health expert John Neustadt, ND, explains why bone density scan is not the most clinically important endpoint and how to identify fracture risk in clinical practice. Neustadt details his whole-person approach to reducing fracture risk that includes medications, diet, lifestyle, environmental, and dietary supplements. About the Author John Neustadt, ND, received his naturopathic doctorate from Bastyr University. He was founder and medical director of Montana Integrative Medicine and founder and president of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI) and NBI Pharmaceuticals. Neustadt is a medical expert for TAP Integrative, a nonprofit organization educating doctors about integrative medicine. He has published more than 100 research reviews and was recognized by Elsevier as a Top Ten Cited Author for his work. Neustadt’s continuing-education podcast on Insomnia: An Integrative Approach is available for free through the Natural Medicine Journal. About the Sponsor   NBI was started by John Neustadt, ND, in 2006 when he couldn’t find formulas he needed for his patients. NBI’s clinically validated products unlock people’s full health potential. NBI products solve 2 problems he was having. Existing products didn’t contain the dose or combination of nutrients used in clinical trials and shown to work. Equally frustrating, other companies would cite studies on their websites, but then use lower amounts of nutrients than what was used in the study or use entirely different nutrients that weren’t supported by the research. Neustadt’s approach to formulating product is based on more than 2 decades of clinical research, clinical work with patients and has published more than 100 research reviews and 3 books and was recognized by Elsevier as a Top Ten Cited Author in the world for his work. NBI’s Osteo-K and Osteo-K Minis deliver the clinical dose of nutrients shown in more than 25 clinical trials to grow stronger bones and reduce fractures more than 80 percent. NBI is and always has been a family-owned company. We don’t manufacture anything we wouldn’t take ourselves or give to our own family. No matter what we do, our promise to physicians using our products is to help their patients, and to customers purchasing directly from NBI, is uncompromising quality. NBI is a name you can trust. But don’t take our word for it. Spend some time on our website, learn about our products, and educate yourself on the hundreds of research citations and studies that they’re based on. Use coupon NMJOSTEOK and save 10% off your next purchase of Osteo-K or Osteo-K Minis. Coupon code is valid through December 31, 2020 for one use per customer. Coupon code has no cash value and may not be combined with any other discount code.

In this episode National Menopause Foundation board member, Susan Randall, MSN, FNP-BC, talks with Claire Gill, CEO of the National Menopause Foundation about osteoporosis and bone health. Susan is former head of education for the National Osteoporosis Foundation.  All women begin to lose bone at a faster rate at menopause due to a decrease in estrogen. Our experts discuss what you need to know about how to stay bone strong. If you want more information about menopause and bone health please click HERE to view our webinar with Susan Randall. Support the show (https://www.nationalmenopausefoundation.kindful.com/?campaign=1034852)

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density which places them at risk of developing osteoporosis. In this interview, bone health expert John Neustadt, ND, explains why bone density scan is not the clinically most important end point and how to identify fracture risk in clinical practice. Dr. Neustadt details his whole-person approach to reducing fracture risk.

Join the in-store nutritionists for a discussion on the relationship between food and bone health. Get simple strategies for preventing bone loss and ways to change your diet if you've had a recent diagnoses of osteoporosis.  Show Notes:  National Osteoporosis Foundation: https://www.nof.org/  International Osteoporosis Foundation: https://www.iofbonehealth.org/  Calcium  · Calcium needs: 1,000 mg/day for adults under the age of 50. 1,200 mg/day for adults over the age of 50.  · 30% DV calcium = 300 mg calcium  · 20% DV Calcium = 200 mg calcium  · Calcium Calculator: https://www.nof.org/patients/treatment/calciumvitamin-d/steps-to-estimate-your-calcium-intake/  · Foods Rich in Calcium: Dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables, and fortified plant-based milks, juices, cereals, and breads. You can even add a single tablespoon of nonfat powdered milk to foods for an added 50 mg of calcium.  Vitamin D (international units or micrograms; I IU = 0.025 mcg)  · Vitamin D Needs: Adults under age 70, 600 IUs (15 mcg)/day for adults under the age of 70. 800 IUs (20 mcg)/day for adults over the age of 70.  · 25% DV = 100 international units (2.5 mcg)  · Foods Rich in Vitamin D: Fatty fish like wild-caught mackerel, salmon, tuna and cod liver oil as well as fortified foods like milk and other dairy products, orange juice, plant-based milks, and cereals.

Joan Pagano is a fitness expert, author of internationally published fitness books, and owner of Joan Pagano Fitness in New York City. She has worked as a personal fitness trainer on Manhattan’s Upper East Side since 1988, providing professional guidance and support to people at all levels of fitness. Joan has created hundreds of training programs specially tailored for individuals, groups, fitness facilities, schools, hospitals, and corporations through her work. She is certified as an Exercise Physiologist by the American College of Sports Medicine, serves on the Ambassadors Leadership Council of the National Osteoporosis Foundation and is the proud finisher of seven marathons. During this episode, Joan reveals the most common misconceptions about strength training. Discover the basic fundamentals of safe weight-training to maximize benefits and avoid injuries. Learn easy ways to incorporate strength training into your daily life. Links: Vitality Society JoanPaganoFitness.com - Sign up for the Fitness Refresh program Joan’s book: Strength Training Exercise for Women Time Stamps: 02:56 – Working with a famous person 04:57 – “You can do a strength training program at home with minimal equipment in a small moment of your day” - Joan Pagano 06:20 – The myths of strength training 08:13 – “Don’t be afraid to lift weights” - Joan Pagano 11:03 – The advantages of strength training 11:59 – “You can start easily with bodyweight exercises” - Joan Pagano 13:10 – Finding the right person to train with 15:45 – Understanding the difference between discomfort & pain 17:06 – The fundamentals to know before lifting weights 18:37 – Resources on how to safely strength train 24:57 – Ways to improve your brain health 31:21 – Four for life: The four bodyweight exercises 35:00 – Fitness refresh program 36:07 – Learning the proper posture and positions 39:14 – “If you’re always doing the same fixed routine, you’re not going to get the benefit as if you are changing things up” - Joan Pagano DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program.  

In this podcast, Elizabeth Thompson, from the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), discusses patient-centered care in the management of osteoporosis, findings from a new report from the NOF that highlights the importance of patient-centered care, how specialists can approach this type of management, and more. For more content, visit consultant360.com/rheumatology.

Penelope Shure began her Pilates teaching career in 2004 in upstate New York.  She specializes in both classical and gentle Pilates. She is a guest teacher for the Wave Street Studio Live website in Monterey, CA. She presents and teaches on the national and global stage. She is also the former National Osteoporosis Foundation support group leader and served as a Patient Advocate for “Strong Voices for Strong Bones on Capitol Hill” to raise awareness for osteoporosis, bone health and the need to access quality healthcare, bone density testing and increase research.   During this episode, Penelope will share with us the amazing benefits Pilates has on our bones, body and overall health. She also discusses the necessary precautions and modifications people with osteoporosis should take when performing Pilates.   Links:  E: Penelope@shiftingstances.com. Gentle Pilates Episode 1 Gentle Pilates Episode 2 Thank You Africa Campaign   Timestamps: 02:47 - How she got started in Pilates, and what has it done  for her body and life as a whole 05:56 - Pilates being a life-changing experience 07:36 - Why a passion for osteoporosis and what got her started to do something about it 14:27 - "Joseph Pilates called this work the fountain of youth that people are looking for. And it certainly has been a fountain of youth for me." - Penelope Shure 14:41 - Pilates' contraindications for people with osteoporosis and which exercises to be avoided  16:30 - "Our bones are the infrastructure of our body." - Penelope Shure 17:58 - "What Pilates does why it's I think the gold star of everything is that you learn first and foremost, how to establish a level neutral pelvis, once you establish that, you begin to strengthen from it, the core muscles." - Penelope Shure 20:07 - Talking about studies which support certain exercises to be avoided for osteoporosis patients 22:52 - Dealing with the challenge of people insisting on doing exercises contraindicated for those with osteoporosis 26:16 - What happens when you are doing the wrong exercise for you 27:41 - Exercises that are allowed for patients with osteoporosis 29:34 - A walk through the exercises she gives people with osteoporosis  35:13 - How does Pilates really build strong bones 39:22 - The dances she creates, how fun it is and how they benefit the bones DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program.

Dr Joshua Hirsch from Massachusetts General Hospital and Liz Thompson, CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation, discuss back injuries resulting from a number of conditions such as osteoporosis and vertebral compression fractures (VCF) and the latest technology to provide the most up-to-date treatment.

Elizabeth Thompson, from the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), discusses the importance of value-based care in the management of osteoporosis, findings from a new report from the NOF that highlights the growing economic burden of the condition, and more. For more, visit consultant360.com/rheumatology.

Happiness, health and a long life are intricately interconnected. Several scientific studies have shown an undeniable link between our state of mind and longevity. In the spirit of exploring this idea, journalist John Leland followed the lives of six people over age 85. His best selling book entitled “Happiness Is A Choice You Make: Lessons From a Year Among the Oldest Old” was the result. Leland discovered that, in general, older people are more optimistic and happier than younger folks. Their secret: happiness is the foundation that allowed them to get old in the first place! In a conversation with Barbara Hannah Grufferman, Bone Health Ambassador and Trustee of the National Osteoporosis Foundation, Leland explains how a positive mindset can be a key to good bone health, as well.

Vertebral compression fractures are just one of the ways that osteoporosis manifests in those who suffer from the disease. In this episode Elizabeth Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of the National Osteoporosis Foundation, talks with Dr. Joshua Hirsch, Chief of the NeuroInterventional Spine Service at Massachusetts General Hospital, about early diagnosis and treatment of this often painful and debilitating condition. Dr. Hirsch is at the forefront of helping elderly osteoporosis patients rapidly recover from what has -- for far too long -- been a crippling injury.

As the National Osteoporosis Foundation celebrates 35 years of helping others be bone strong, NOF’s Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth Thompson, sits down with internationally respected osteoporosis researcher, Dr. Susan Greenspan. Dr. Greenspan serves as Professor of Medicine in the Departments of Endocrinology and Geriatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Her professional focus is on how osteoporosis affects elderly women. Both her personal and professional life have taught her that it’s never too late to treat osteoporosis—and it’s never too late for wellness. Join us as Dr. Greenspan uses real-life examples of her patients, Henry, Rose, and Margaret, to illustrate various treatment options.

At one time or another, the role of caregiver will enter our lives — sometimes unexpectedly and without preparation. It may come in the form of providing care for an aging parent, for a loved one who has fallen ill or is recovering from surgery, or for a dear friend. Or we might require care ourselves. It is estimated that approximately 70 million Americans serve as volunteer caregivers for a loved one. They juggle the roles of nurse, therapist, financial planner, social worker and personal assistant — oftentimes while working full time themselves. These people provide about 90 percent of the caregiving done in the U.S. In this podcast, Barbara Hannah Grufferman, National Osteoporosis Foundation bone health ambassador and trustee, interviews Amy Goyer. Amy is AARP's family & caregiving expert, and an author, speaker and consultant. She has authored numerous publications, including AARP's Juggling Life, Work, and Caregiving. Together Barbara and Amy discuss the ways in which people can receive training and other support as they take on the complex and invaluable role of caregiver for a loved one.

One of the defining benchmarks of the aging process is the progressive movement of calcium and other minerals out of the bone (demineralization) and into the soft tissues of the body (calcification). Before we can understand the link between weak bones and aging, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, calcification, hormonal imbalances and a host of other ailments, we need to first understand the critical roles our bones play in our health.   Contrary to popular belief, most Americans with bone loss do not have diets that are grossly deficient in calcium. What they do have is impaired calcium absorption due in large part to magnesium deficiency.  The National Osteoporosis Foundation's calls osteoporosis a "major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans or 55 percent of the people 50 years of age or older." It is a "silent disease" that progresses without any outward sign until a sufferer has a fracture. The problem is growing exponentially as the baby boomer generation enters its golden years. The good news is that osteoporosis is absolutely preventable and to some extent reversible through proper diet, activity, and proper supplementation. Start taking care of your bones today and receive 15% off Logos Nutritionals Anti-Aging Combo Pack when you enter code bonehelp at check out.  logosnutritionals.com To learn more or download John Burgstiner's article on Strong Bones - The Ultimate Anti-Aging Strategy, click here.   This is a can't miss episode if you want to live a longer healthier life.

Proactive healthcare is key to the wellbeing for older adults — especially for postmenopausal women. In this first episode of a new series on bone health, Elizabeth Thompson, CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation, interviews Dr. Ethel Siris, Director of the Toni Stabile Osteoporosis Center at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Sirus discusses why postmenopausal women are particularly vulnerable to osteoporosis, and offers strategies for dealing with the disease, as well as encouraging insights on why it is never too late to lessen your chance of bone loss and fracture — even into your 90s!

Host: Andrea J. Singer, MD, FACP, CCD Guest: Michael Lewiecki, MD, FACP, FACE Even though two million Americans suffer from hip fractures every year, the good news is that this number could be cut in half if the appropriate, preventative measures are implemented. Joining Dr. Andrea Singer to discuss those interventions is Dr. Michael Lewiecki, Vice President of the Board of Trustees of the National Osteoporosis Foundation.

10 million Americans have osteoporosis and many more may be at risk of developing the bone disease. Learn the risk factors and what you can do to help improve your bone health. Barbara Hannah Grufferman, a nationally recognized expert on healthy and positive aging shares her tips to achieving a healthy and happy life. This May, she has teamed up with Women In Government, a national, non-profit, non-partisan organization of women state legislators for National Osteoporosis Month. Together, they hope to help raise awareness about bone heath and let everyone know it's never too early to learn the basics to bone health. • One in two women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will break a bone during their lifetime because of osteoporosis • For women, the chances of breaking a bone are greater than that of a heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined • According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, bone breaks due to the disease are most likely to occur in the hip, spine or wrist. The disease may also cause some patients to lose height. When osteoporosis affects vertebrae, or the bones of the spine, it often leads to a stooped or hunched posture • Peak bone mass usually happens between the ages of 18 and 25. Bone loss often speeds up in both men and women as they age Barbara Hannah Grufferman is the author of the new book, "Love Your Age - The Small-Step Solution to a Better, Longer, Happier Life." www.barbarahannahgrufferman.com Women In Government has provided leadership opportunities, networking, expert forums, and educational resources for 30 years on policy issues such as healthcare, education, energy, the environment, transportation, and more. To learn more, visit www.womeningovernment.org. Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions - brian@osuchluck.com

Barbara Hannah Grufferman is an author, frequent guest on radio and TV, regular contributor to AARP and Huffington Post, and the Bone Health Ambassador of the National Osteoporosis Foundation. But these are just some of her numerous accomplishments. Most of all, Barbara is on a mission to make our lives after 50 the best they can be.  Barbara is joining us to share highlights from her latest and soon-to-be bestseller, LOVE YOUR AGE: The Small Step Solution To a Better, Longer Happier Life. She’ll be giving us her insights, tips and the latest science-backed information into ways we can make the most of this special time of life. So be sure to tune in for this inspiring and life-affirming discussion. Like Barbara says: We can’t control getting older . . . but we can control how we do it!

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Susan Greenspan, MD Guest: John Carey, MB, BCh, BAO It is estimated that 54 million Americans over the age of 50 are affected by osteoporosis and low-density bone mass, putting them at higher risk for fractures. Additionally, new evidence is emerging that the 30-year downward trend in hip fractures has hit a plateau recently, indicating that the field, as a whole, must take action to aggressively reduce this danger in our aging population. Dr. John Carey, President of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, and Dr. Susan Greenspan, Vice President of the National Osteoporosis Foundation, speak with host Dr. Matt Birnholz about diagnostic and treatment priorities for osteoporosis to help reduce fractures.

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Susan Greenspan, MD Guest: John Carey, MB, BCh, BAO It is estimated that 54 million Americans over the age of 50 are affected by osteoporosis and low-density bone mass, putting them at higher risk for fractures. Additionally, new evidence is emerging that the 30-year downward trend in hip fractures has hit a plateau recently, indicating that the field, as a whole, must take action to aggressively reduce this danger in our aging population. Dr. John Carey, President of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, and Dr. Susan Greenspan, Vice President of the National Osteoporosis Foundation, speak with host Dr. Matt Birnholz about diagnostic and treatment priorities for osteoporosis to help reduce fractures.

Osteoporosis, weakened bones, affects about 10 million Americans. But low bone density is even more common. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about half of adults over 50 are at risk for a fracture. How can you minimize your risk and keep your bones strong? Preventing Osteoporosis: Some of the factors that lead to osteoporosis […]

Dietitian Cindy's Show Notes Per SUDIA press release, To learn more about osteoporosis prevention and the "Bone-gevity: Bones Built to Last" campaign, visit http://southeastdairy.org/bone-health/ and follow the conversation using #bonegevity and #bonehealth. Additional Resources for your reading pleasure: National Osteoporosis Foundation: https://www.nof.org/ SUDIA: http://southeastdairy.org/   Follow on Instagram for more tips throughout the month of May.  

Dietitian Cindy's Show Notes Per SUDIA press release, To learn more about osteoporosis prevention and the "Bone-gevity: Bones Built to Last" campaign, visit http://southeastdairy.org/bone-health/ and follow the conversation using #bonegevity and #bonehealth. Additional Resources for your reading pleasure: National Osteoporosis Foundation: https://www.nof.org/ SUDIA: http://southeastdairy.org/   Follow on Instagram for more tips throughout the month of May.  

Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author of The Best of Everything After 50, host of the AARP YouTube series, contributor to Huffington Post, and Bone Health Ambassador for the National Osteoporosis Foundation is joining us to share her insights into ways we can make the most of this special time of life. Barbara is known for her commitment to bringing us feisty, fifty-plus gals the latest information on health and wellness. So be sure to tune in for this important discussion and hear her always specific, well-researched and science-backed tips for keeping our minds and bodies fit. Like Barbara says: We can’t control getting older . . . but we can control how we do it!

Susan Randall, the National Director for Science and Education at the National Osteoporosis Foundation in America, talks with me about bones, skeletons, calcium, exercise and diet.  How do our bones develop and what do we need to do when we are young to help them build up a bank we can draw from when we get older? Why do our bones get weaker as we get older? What role does diet and exercise play in keeping us healthy as women. How much calcium and Vitamin D do I need every day and how do I get it.  If I have osteoporosis what do I need to do and what are the treatments available to me?  A very meaty conversation with good easy to understand information about being a fit and healthy, and unbreakable, Fit N Fifty Plus woman.

Welcome, Medicare Nation! I’ve had a busy two weeks and have just returned from a conference in Miami for the National Osteoporosis Foundation. I have been flooded with emails, so today’s episode will be a Q&A session in which I address as many of those questions as possible. Join me! From Steve in Texas: “I’m turning 65 in July and your program has been helpful to me. Can I change Part D prescription options over time without having to pass insurability determinations?” The options can be confusing. You can change Part D plans during the annual enrollment period, from October 15-December 7. You can change plans every year, if needed. You should review your plans yearly, based on your prescription needs and usage.   From Dottie: “I have a Medicare Advantage Plan with Blue Cross. When I get the benefits summary, do the fees reflect those set by Medicare or do the doctors make these up?” Every Medicare insurance carrier negotiates with each doctor and facility so they have a contract for how much the doctor gets paid for services. The summary shows what the doctor usually charges, what your plan covers, and what your co-pay amount is. What you see is what the doctor normally charges, but NOT what you will pay. The negotiated rate will be applied by your plan and you pay your co-pay or co-insurance.   From Dottie, the 2nd part of her question: “If I want to change to another Medicare Advantage Plan, can I keep my same doctor even if he isn’t in the network?” Remember, Medicare Advantage is all about being in a network. It’s a “pay as you go” plan because you only pay for what you need. If your doctor is not in network, you have to decide what’s more important. Do you have to stay with that doctor or do you value the plan’s benefits more? You may need to change plans or pay out of pocket. This depends upon if your plan is an HMO or a PPO. A PPO has an out of network option but you will pay a higher co-pay. An HMO in Medicare Advantage doesn’t allow any out of network options. I hope these questions and answers have been helpful to you. If need be, we’ll add another show each week just to cover your questions. So, keep those coming!  Email me: support@themedicarenation.com. Remember, you can visit www.medicare.gov for more information.  Do you have questions or feedback? I’d love to hear it! I may answer one of your questions on the air! email me: support@themedicarenation.com Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating and review in iTunes! (Click here)     Find out more information about Medicare on Diane Daniel’s website! www.CallSamm.com  

Welcome Medicare Nation! Today’s episode is Part 2 of our interview series live from the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis held by the National Osteoporosis Foundation in Miami, FL. Today’s episode features some of the leading Osteoporosis practitioners in the country, as well as an important summary of Medicare Benefits that relate to the treatment of Osteoporosis.   Today’s episode features:     Medicare Benefits for Bone Mass Measurement (Bone Density) Testing     How often is it covered?   Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers this test, which helps to see if you're at risk to broken bones, once every 24 months (more often if medically necessary) for people who meet the criteria below. Medicare only covers this test when it's ordered by a doctor or other qualified provider.   Who's eligible?   All qualified people with Part B who are at risk for osteoporosis and meet one or more of these conditions: •A woman whose doctor determines she's estrogen deficient and at risk for osteoporosis, based on her medical history and other findings •A person whose X-rays show possible osteoporosis, osteopenia, or vertebral fractures •A person taking prednisone or steroid-type drugs or is planning to begin this treatment •A person who has been diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism •A person who is being monitored to see if their osteoporosis drug therapy is working   Your costs in Original Medicare   You pay nothing for this test if the doctor or other qualified health care provider accepts assignment.     Some good times to talk to your Physician about this testing:   During your “new to Medicare” visit to Dr. visit, discuss preventative exams with Dr, they can suggest bone density.   Annual wellness visit to Dr - talk about bone density exam     Listen to this episode to hear interviews from the following professionals:     Dr. Thomas Olinginski - Tom Olenginski, MD, FACP is an associate in Rheumatology at Geisinger Medical Center. A graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and Penn State College of Medicine, he completed both his General Internal Medicine Residency and Rheumatology Fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center. Since 2008, he has been Co-Director of Geisinger’s High-Risk Osteoporosis Clinic. He is Chair of Geisinger’s Bone Density Committee and is responsible for Geisinger’s Osteoporosis Curriculum within its Rheumatology Fellowship. He has also served as a member of the NBHA Secondary Fracture Prevention Committee. His major interests are daily clinical care as a rheumatologist, teaching within Geisinger’s Rheumatology Fellowship and Internal Medicine Residency, as well as metabolic bone disease and system-based osteoporosis care, clinically-oriented bone density interpretation, and Geisinger’s Fracture Liaison Service. Sherri Betz - SHERRI BETZ, PT, GCS, CEEAA, PMA®-CPT is a 1991 graduate of the Louisiana State University Medical Center's School of Physical Therapy. Sherri actually began her career as a national gymnastics competitor and as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer for Nautilus Fitness Centers in the 1980's. Inspired by the work of a physical therapist in one of the clubs where she trained, Sherri pursued a degree in physical therapy. Selected to serve on the Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education (FORE) Professional Education Committee and the NOF Exercise and Rehabilitation Advisory Council, Sherri is involved in improving awareness about bone health for the lay public, exercise teachers and for healthcare professionals. These committees review the latest updates in research, develop guidelines and design educational programs for physicians and allied health professionals. She has developed the "Do It Right and Prevent Fractures Booklet" for FORE/American Bone Health. Dr. Steven Harris - Steven Harris, MD is a board-certified internist and endocrinologist with a subspecialty focus on osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease and disorders of mineral metabolism. He received his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco, and completed a residency and chief residency in Internal Medicine at the same institution. He completed a clinical and research fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. In 1983, he returned to the University of California, San Francisco, where he is a Clinical Professor of Medicine. Dr. Harris has spent many years working on a variety of clinical research projects to examine the effects of nutrition, calcium supplements, vitamin D, hormone therapy, bisphosphonates, calcitonin, PTH and SERMs upon the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Dr. Harris maintains an active consultative practice in metabolic bone disease, but is also engaged in a wide variety of educational initiatives related to osteoporosis. Dr. Sandesh Nagamani - graduated from the J S S MED COLL, MYSORE UNIV, MYSORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA in 2000. He works in Houston, TX and specializes in Genetics, Medical. Dr. Sreenath Nagamani is affiliated with Methodist Hospital and St Lukes Hospital At The Vintage. He speaks English and Spanish. As an adult clinical geneticist, he provides clinical care for adult patients with a wide variety of heritable conditions. Dr. Nagamani serves as the Director of the Clinic for Metabolic and Genetic disorders of bone that caters to adult subjects with OI, heritable disorders of bone, early-onset osteoporosis, and other common forms of metabolic bone diseases.     Check out the Food4Bones app for iPhone and Android   www.nof.org   Do you have questions or feedback? I’d love to hear it! I may answer one of your questions on the air! email me: support@themedicarenation.com Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating and review in iTunes! (Click here)     Find out more information about Medicare on Diane Daniel’s website! www.CallSamm.com  

Welcome Medicare Nation! I interviewed clinicians and global experts in the bone health field gathered during the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis  held in Miami, Florida from May 12 to 15, 2016. May is the National Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Clinicians and Academicians Joined  the National Osteoporosis Foundation to Identify Solutions for Reducing the Two Million Broken Bones Caused by Osteoporosis Each Year. This conference was sponsored by the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis, promoting strong bones, and reducing human suffering through education, advocacy, and research.  NOF is committed to promoting bone health among the elderly through healthy diet and safe exercise.  Both can help stop the loss of bone mass and help prevent fractures.    Leading medical and scientific experts in the bone health field discussed  the latest information on preventing broken bones and lead in-depth educational sessions on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.   I met brilliant doctors, nurses, and therapists from all over the world and learned about:   Prevention and treatment of  osteoporosis  Education for prevention of people at risk There are 54 million Americans who suffer from osteoporosis  To address this significant care gap, the ISO 2016 included training on preventive care model that operates under the supervision of a bone health specialist and seeks to prevent repeat fractures.  The Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) Model of Care Training Course is designed to help doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses and other healthcare professionals improve the care management of post-fracture patients and navigate the complicated coordination of care process across hospitals, medical offices and multiple medical specialties through the application of best practices. The FLS model of care is the key to sparing millions of American from breaking bones due to osteoporosis. This 2016 ISO includes updated FLS training, and the introduction of Bone Health ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), a strategy of telementoring FLS coordinators and healthcare professionals of all levels, with the aim of reducing the osteoporosis treatment gap  said E. Michael Lewiecki, MD, FACP, FACE, New Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis Center, Co-Chair ISO Planning Committee 2016.  If you are over 50 and have hip or back fracture, then you have osteoporosis.  Secondary fractures can occur, too.  Every year, osteoporosis is responsible for two million broken bones, yet fewer than 25 percent of older women and men who suffer from a fracture are tested or treated for osteoporosis.  So many things can happen, secondary fracture, pneumonia,  You can find the best information about osteoporosis from  www.nof.org   National Osteoporosis Foundation.   Listen to the first part of a 2-part interview. Learn about food for the bones, calcium-enriched diet, safe exercises for the elderly.  We are on iTunes, and Google Play.  Please tell your friends about medicare nation, and the 3 other shows I have.  You shouldn’t be breaking your hip or back. If you get fractured, you have osteoporosis. Susan Randall     Osteoporosis  is the condition where the bone is weakened and impaired and more prone to rapture.   Causes of osteoporosis include: aging and decline in estrogen and testosterone Women and men both have the same hormones. Both lose these key  hormones as we age   These hormones influence other bodily functions.  As the hormones decline, bone strength and quality are affected  Treatment for breast cancer  put on a class of medications  that are aromataste  inhibitor  Primary and secondary causes of osteoporosis. It’s multifactorial    2.   Dr. Sanjeev Arora     Dr. Arora, MD,  is the Keynote speaker , head of Project ECHO and  Improving Health in Underserved Populations through Technology;   He is from the University of New Mexico;   Project ECHO,  Extension for  Community Health Outcome use the FLS model to improve efficiencies and democratize medical knowledge. Project ECHO uses video conferencing technology where conference participants  can talk  via skype about the best  treatment  in underserved nations.  It’s a new platform for medicine  Project ECHO is based on the  idea that a multidisciplinary team of providers  can attract outcome in the internet  The project targets meeting the medical needs of a billion people by 2020. It currently connects 13 countries and hundreds of universities and clinics. Additional ISO16 Highlights include: Sessions exploring the controversies in osteoporosis treatment and care; New tools for assessing fracture risk; Interactive sessions on safe exercises for people with osteoporosis; Evidence-based answers to the most common patient questions on osteoporosis and fracture prevention; Professional development workshops on patient education and new coding and reimbursement for osteoporosis;  3.  Karen Kemmis    Karen is a Physical Therapist specializing in safe exercises and movements. Silver sneakers – use  gyms medicare vantage plan  Some exercise and moves  could be dangerous for the elderly  Many fitness instructors are not well versed with  chronic  conditions we have to be careful  what is safe for their particular condition Anything in the upright position is safe  for the low-density bone mass Dangerous moves include forward bending  such as toe touches, twisting hard, full rotation, sit-ups   Safe exercise moves include  lying on the back;  lay grazing, isometric exercise,   To work safely with a fitness instructor  tell them about your bone concern, go to www. nof.org, search  positive exercises,  print those materials and bring to instructor  4.  Dr Maria Pesquera   Is a primary physician in Albany, New York  and has a lot of patients who have osteoporosis.  Her medical team is  having issues with medication used for treating osteoporosis She favors exercise alternatives such as yoga and pilates. She promotes a Holistic method of treatment that includes  healthy diet   Resources:    National Osteoporosis website:  www.nof.org  The best way to contact ECHO and Dr. Arora is via the website:  echo.unm.edu     I may answer one of your questions on the air! email me: support@themedicarenation.com Do you have questions or feedback? I’d love to hear it! I may answer one of your questions on the air! email me: support@themedicarenation.com Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating and review in iTunes! (Click here)     Find out more information about Medicare on Diane Daniel’s website! www.CallSamm.com      

Welcome, Medicare Nation! My guest today is Dr. Andrea Singer, who is a professor of  Obstetrics and Gynecology at Georgetown University Medical Center. Dr. Singer is the Director of Women’s Primary Care and the Director of the Bone Densitometry program. She is a trustee and clinical director for the National Osteoporosis Foundation and a national lecturer on the subject. Dr. Singer has published extensively on many women’s issues and is active in the education of medical students and residents at Georgetown University Medical Center. Dr. Singer is here to teach us about osteoporosis and how it affects our lives and health. Can you define osteoporosis for Medicare Nation listeners? “Yes—I value this opportunity and hope it can be a call to action for your listeners. Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones in which too much bone is lost or the body simply makes too little bone. The bones become weak and can break from minor falls or simple actions, even like bumping into furniture or sneezing!” How prevalent is osteoporosis in the US? “It’s a very common disease and I’ll give you some statistics: 50% of people age 50 or older (54 million of the 99 million) have either osteoporosis or low bone mass. The number jumps to 65% of people age 65 or older who are at risk for broken bones.” Do these numbers apply to both genders, or just to women? “They apply to both genders, even though it’s commonly thought of as a woman’s disease. Interestingly, men have a harder time recovering after a broken bone incident. Of the population age 50 or older, 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men will break a bone due to osteoporosis in their remaining years.” What are the risk factors for osteoporosis? “Risk factors can be broken into two categories: non-modifiable and modifiable factors. Non-modifiable risk factors are those that you can’t control, like age, gender, family history, low body weight/frame, and previous bone fractures. Modifiable risk factors include lack of calcium/vitamin D, inactive lifestyle, smoking, and too much alcohol. Regarding previous fractures, those of the spine, hip, wrist, shoulder, and pelvis are classic osteoporosis fractures. Also, certain medications for other disorders can increase bone loss. If you have these risk factors, you should speak to your health care provider and ask about being evaluated for osteoporosis.” How is osteoporosis diagnosed? “Doctors will look at risk factors and do physical exams and lab tests, but the only real way to find osteoporosis is to do a bone density test. The lower the bone density, the greater the risk will be. The DXA scan is the bone density test, and is covered under the Welcome to Medicare package for women. Men are not covered for this test unless they fall into one of the following categories: on long-term steroid therapy, diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism, already on osteoporosis therapy, or has a vertebral abnormality or deformity found on an x-ray. The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that men be screened at age 70, but the bone density test isn’t covered unless one of the four criteria is met.” Why are there not many people being screened for osteoporosis? “Osteoporosis is under diagnosed, under recognized, and under treated. It’s thought of as ‘my grandmother’s disease,’ and many people don’t recognize the risk factors. In addition, there are fewer health providers doing DXA scans. For many, they lack the realization that broken bones over age 50 is a strong indicator of osteoporosis. We need to raise awareness so that people who are candidates for osteoporosis will get tested. I hope that this discussion empowers people to take charge of their bone health, be proactive and advocate for yourself to your doctor.” How is the medical community treating osteoporosis? “People need to get adequate calcium and vitamin D, either through diet or supplements. Weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening exercise can help stimulate the bones to remodel themselves and reduces the risk for falls. Fall prevention is a big part of treatment, and there are medications that can slow the bone breakdown or build new bone.” What are the options for osteoporosis medications? “Prescription pills can be taken daily, weekly, or monthly. These are covered under Medicare Part D. Injections can be given daily, once yearly, or 4x/year; these are covered under Medicare Part B or Part A, depending on where they are administered. The important point is that there is a medication to fit everyone who is at risk.” Where can Medicare Nation listeners go for more information and resources? Visit the website of the National Osteoporosis Foundation: www.nof.org. You can also find the Foundation on Twitter: @osteoporosisnof or on Facebook. There is also a new app available on iTunes or Google Play: Food4Bones. Check out these valuable resources for more information!   Do you have questions or feedback? I’d love to hear it!   email me: support@themedicarenation.com Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating and review in iTunes! (Click here)       Find out more information about Medicare on Diane Daniel’s website!  www.CallSamm.com  

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Meryl S. LeBoff, MD Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for an estimated 54 million Americans 50 years of age and older. In the U.S. today, 10.2 million individuals are estimated to already have the disease and 43.4 million more are estimated to have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis and fractures. Because bone density tends to decline with age, the problem of osteoporosis has reached epidemic proportions with the rapidly aging population. It is estimated that by 2020 over 61 million Americans will have osteoporosis or low bone mass. Join host Dr. Shira Johnson welcomes Dr. Meryl LeBoff, Endocrinologist; Chief of the Calcium and Bone Section at Brigham Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts; and, trustee of the National Osteoporosis Foundation. About NOF & Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) NOF has adopted the 20/20 Vision of the National Bone Health Alliance (NBHA), of which NOF is a founding member. The goal is to reduce bone breaks by 20% by the year 2020. Approximately 2 million fractures are caused by osteoporosis each year. Compliance around osteoporosis and post-fracture quality measures is not consistent despite the existence of several NCQA and CMS healthcare provider quality measures. The solution to resolving the 75 ...

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Meryl S. LeBoff, MD Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for an estimated 54 million Americans 50 years of age and older. In the U.S. today, 10.2 million individuals are estimated to already have the disease and 43.4 million more are estimated to have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis and fractures. Because bone density tends to decline with age, the problem of osteoporosis has reached epidemic proportions with the rapidly aging population. It is estimated that by 2020 over 61 million Americans will have osteoporosis or low bone mass. Join host Dr. Shira Johnson welcomes Dr. Meryl LeBoff, Endocrinologist; Chief of the Calcium and Bone Section at Brigham Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts; and, trustee of the National Osteoporosis Foundation. About NOF & Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) NOF has adopted the 20/20 Vision of the National Bone Health Alliance (NBHA), of which NOF is a founding member. The goal is to reduce bone breaks by 20% by the year 2020. Approximately 2 million fractures are caused by osteoporosis each year. Compliance around osteoporosis and post-fracture quality measures is not consistent despite the existence of several NCQA and CMS healthcare provider quality measures. The solution to resolving the 75 ...

In this episode, we review the National Osteoporosis Foundation's osteoporosis guidelines with a particular focus on two newer agents, denosumab (Prolia) and teriparatide (Forteo).

William Ashton is a former Fortune 100 senior executive with more than 28 years experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. He retired as a Vice President at Amgen, the world's largest biotechnology firm. He then joined the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia where he became the founding dean of the Mayes College of Business and Health Care Policy and later was appointed Senior Vice President for External Affairs. He presently is a Principal at the Harris Consulting Group LLC,  is on the board of the National Osteoporosis Foundation. His degrees are from the California University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh. In this interview, Bill speaks about growing up in a family of coalminers and how he got started in health, as well as his insights into challenges and opportunities within the system.