Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation

11/18/2025

🦴 Meet Annette Cashell from Annette Cashell Movement, a Holistic Movement Coach and Pilates instructor dedicated to helping women build stronger bones and implement sustainable lifestyle changes.

💪 After discovering she had osteopenia, Annette expanded her expertise and also became BoneFit™-trained. With more than 20 years of teaching experience, she guides women from fear and confusion to newfound confidence, strength, and joy through education, movement, and support.

🔗 Learn more about her impactful work and passion for making bone health accessible for all: https://www.bonetalk.org/articles/bonefit-spotlight-annette-cashell-movement-coach

Annette Cashell is a Holistic Movement Coach and Pilates instructor based in Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland. A former marketing manager in Germany and Silicon Valley, she discovered the impact of long hours of sitting on her own health after experiencing chronic pain, back issues, and bone loss. Draw

11/17/2025

🍽️ Your plate can be a powerful tool for better bone health. Living with osteoporosis doesn't have to mean giving up your favorite foods. In fact, what you eat every day can make a big difference.

💪 This handout features easy "Best Bites" and smart swaps featuring calcium, vitamin D, protein, and other nutrients essential for strong bones.

📄 Find it here:https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/wp-content/uploads/BestBites_handout.pdf

11/14/2025

Join us with the Celiac Disease Foundation on Wednesday, November 19, from 12:00-1:00pm ET for a special webinar focused on how nutrition supports bone strength – both for those managing bone loss and those aiming to prevent it.

Bone health specialist Elizabeth Quinn and celiac disease specialist Meghan Donnelly will share practical strategies to optimize bone health on a gluten-free diet, including how to get enough calcium, vitamin D, and other key nutrients.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4oEwxuH

11/14/2025

Visit the BHOF Patient Resource Library to find these publications and more:
https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/patients/bhof-resource-library

🦴Healthy Bones for Life Patient Guide
🦴Osteoporosis: What You Can Do to Protect Your Bones
🦴What to Do if You Break a Bone
🦴Understanding Osteoporosis Medications: Biologics & Biosimilars
🦴Preparing for Your Visit With Your Doctor and Healthcare Team

11/12/2025

Join us for a free webinar hosted by the Arthritis Foundation, presented in collaboration with the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 7:00pm ET.

🌿 Aging Gracefully With Arthritis will explore how to manage arthritis as you age, prevent falls, improve balance, practice self-care, and make the most of your insurance benefits.

🎙 Speakers: Dr. A. Kreitenberg, Rheumatologist, and Harwanda Rowel, RN & Lifestyle Coach

🔗 Register today: https://joinus.arthritis.org/event/novwebinar

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we honor the heroes among us—our neighbors, friends, and family members who have served with courage and commitment. Your sacrifice and dedication inspire us all.

11/07/2025

Join us on Thursday, November 13, from 2:00-2:45pm ET with instructor Carol Michaels for a live virtual class: Strength Training for Osteoporosis for Beginners. This free 45-minute osteoporosis exercise class will show you how to strength train and stretch safely with osteoporosis. Learn more here: https://www.bonetalk.org/articles/strength-training-for-osteoporosis-for-beginners-virtual-live-class-november-2025

11/05/2025

BHOF joined leaders in public health at the American Public Health Association's Annual Meeting & Expo in Washington, DC this week! Our Vice President of Public Health and Policy Andrea Medeiros, MPH, presented "Bridging the Gaps in Osteoporosis Care: A Landscape Analysis of Research, Awareness, and Prevention" as part of a session on Bridging Gaps in Chronic Disease Prevention and Management. 📸 Here are a few photos from the presentation!

11/05/2025

What happens when two women who started running later in life end up side by side at mile three of the NYC Marathon?

A few hours of laughter, deep conversation, music talk (“they don’t make songs like they did in the ‘60s and ‘70s!”), and the start of a friendship that’s still going strong.

In this week’s episode of AGE BETTER, I’m joined by my dear friend Dr. Mary Newell, a 75-year-old clinical psychologist and endurance runner who started running at 55 — and has never stopped. From 5Ks to 100-mile races (and even a five-day stage race!), Mary proves that it’s never too late to push your limits, build confidence, and discover what you’re truly capable of.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts — or watch the full conversation on YouTube.
💬 Let us know in the comments: What’s something new you started later in life that changed you?

11/02/2025

A big thank you to our BHOF ‘Be Bone Strong’ team runners who participated in today’s TCS New York City Marathon!!!

We are so grateful to or dedicated runners and supporters who helped raise awareness about bone health and raise critical funds to support those affected by osteoporosis.

Your efforts are so very much appreciated and congratulations for accomplishing such a major achievement!!!

Learn more and support the team here: https://secure.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/site/TR?fr_id=1060&pg=entry

10/21/2025

Stronger bones mean a stronger future. Take action today to protect your health and independence. Take the bone health quiz to learn about your risk factors for weakened bones and fractures: https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/bone-health-quiz