Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation

06/10/2026

Join us for Posture Power, a program covering the importance of posture and body mechanics to prevent fractures, with quick techniques for safe movement.

Postural changes affect our bones and body as we age. Knowing proper alignment and the correct type of exercises can improve posture and help reduce the risk of fractures.

💪 In addition, you'll learn the right ways to do your everyday activities. So, stand tall and get the most out of life!

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
⌚️ Time: 10–11 a.m. PT / noon–1 p.m. CT / 1–2 p.m. ET
🌟 Peer Educator: Greg Yardley

🔗 Sign up here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rA20EaeZRhupmoPctzc85Q #/registration

🔗 Find all events here: bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/patients/patient-support/bhof-events

06/09/2026

❓❓❓Did you know? ❓❓❓ Although women are at greater risk, men get osteoporosis too. If you think you can't get osteoporosis because you're a man, think again. As our population ages, even more men will get the disease.

➡️ Up to one in four men over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.
➡️ Approximately two million American men already have osteoporosis. About 12 million more are at risk.
➡️ Men older than 50 are more likely to break a bone due to osteoporosis than they are to get prostate cancer. Each year, about 80,000 men will break a hip.
➡️ Men are more likely than women to die within a year after breaking a hip. This is due to problems related to the break.
➡️ Men can break bones in the spine or break a hip, but this usually happens at a later age than women.

🔗 Download The Man's Guide to Osteoporosis for a complete guide to help you recognize your risk factors for osteoporosis and the steps you can start taking today to protect your bone health:https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/wp-content/uploads/MansGuide2025.pdf

06/08/2026

🦴 Did you know that breaking a bone after age 50 may be a sign of osteoporosis or low bone density?

🩻 A fracture is more than an injury—it can be a warning sign. Taking the right steps after a broken bone can help you recover, regain strength, and reduce your risk of future fractures.

📝 This infographic outlines what to do after a fracture, including tips for recovery, rehabilitation, and talking with your healthcare provider about your bone health.

💡 Because breaking a bone is not a normal part of aging.

🔗 Download and print the infographic here:https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/wp-content/uploads/WhatToDo_Infographic_2page.pdf

06/03/2026

Hot flashes aren't the only change. Learn how perimenopause and menopause affect joint health—and what you can do about it. Hear from experts and real women navigating these changes.

This webinar on June 18 at 7:00pm ET is brought to you in partnership with the Autoimmune Association and the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation.

👉 Save your spot today: https://joinus.arthritis.org/event/womenswellness

05/30/2026

🦴 Meet Susan: Susan was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 47 after experiencing severe back pain and multiple spinal fractures.

🩻 She shares her story, the challenges of delayed diagnosis, and why prevention and early screening are so important.

💻 Watch here: vimeo.com/985966161

05/29/2026

🌟 CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Shannon Carpenter, recipient of the 2026 Robert F. Gagel, M.D. Community Leadership Award!

🦴 A board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialized expertise in metabolic bone disease, Dr. Carpenter is the founder and medical director of The Bone Health Clinic, the first standalone, prevention-focused bone health practice in the Kansas City region. Through her innovative approach to prevention, early detection, patient education, and integrated care, she has helped address a critical gap in osteoporosis care.

🌟 Dr. Carpenter has also demonstrated outstanding leadership in public awareness and advocacy through the Demand the Scan campaign, which encourages women to obtain a DXA scan at the time of their first mammogram to help identify osteoporosis risk earlier.

➡️ Learn more about Dr. Carpenter and her contributions to bone health: bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/news/dr-shannon-carpenter-honored-with-the-2026-robert-f-gagel-m-d-community-leadership-award

➡️ For information about the Robert F. Gagel, M.D. Community Leadership Award and the nomination process: bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/awards

05/29/2026

🦴 Meet Diane: After being diagnosed with serious osteoporosis at age 61, Diane shares how education, support, and advocacy helped her regain confidence in managing her bone health.

💞 Her story highlights the importance of community, learning from others, and advocating for earlier screening and prevention.

🔗 Read her story here: bonetalk.org/articles/plowing-through-on-all-fronts-with-gratitude

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

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May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which makes it a great time to talk about the recent FDA action that could accelerate the development of much-needed new treatments. Osteoporosis is a chronic condition that develops when bone mass decreases with aging, a process that is accelerated by menopause in women. In the United States, more than 10 million older adults have osteoporosis, and another 43 million are at high risk.

05/28/2026

🦴 Meet Kaie: Kaie was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis at age 36 after experiencing more than 20 fractures.

🩻 In her video story, she shares how osteoporosis changed her life, the importance of early diagnosis, and the value of listening to your body and talking with your healthcare team.

💻 Watch here: vimeo.com/956687454