Successful IOF Patient National Societies Day In Rome
It was a pleasure connecting with our member societies at the Congress Centre La Nuvola in Rome, Italy, for the IOF Patient National Societies Day, a special all-day capacity-building and networking event for IOF member organisations, held on April 12, 2025.
Beyond Calcium & Vitamin D: the role of Vitamin K, Magnesium, Zinc, and other trace minerals in Bone Health
When it comes to bone health, calcium and Vitamin D tend to dominate the conversation. While both are undoubtedly essential, they are only part...
Technology and Osteoporosis: AI and wearable tech for monitoring bone health
Osteoporosis, often referred to as the "silent disease", affects millions of people worldwide and is categorised by decreasing bone density and...
High Impact Exercise: friend or foe for osteoporosis prevention?
Osteoporosis, a chronic condition characterised by decreased bone density and increased fragility, affects millions worldwide, particularly older...
Cultural Diets & Bone Health: uncovering the secrets of Africa
Bone health is essential for overall wellbeing, particularly as we age. You may not realise it, but many traditional African diets are rich in...
Menopause, Bone Density, and the role of HRT
One of the most critical concerns associated with menopause is the decline in bone density, which significantly increases the risk of...
Under the Influence: your bones and alcohol
Nothing like kicking back after a hard day with a reviving beverage, often alcoholic in nature, but nevertheless relaxing, giving one time to...
The Fruit Facts: acidity and your bones
We will never argue with the fact that fruit is glorious; fresh, juicy, sweet and energising. However, we also know that fruit is acidic in...
General Health and your Bones
Understanding how general health affects bone health is essential for long-term vitality and independence. When we eat healthily and exercise, we must not forget the critical factors linking general health to bone health, and our responsibility for maintaining both.
The Ethical Imperative of Addressing Osteoporosis in Elderly Patients: A Call to Action
Osteoporosis, a progressive bone disease that increases fracture risk, is often referred to as a "silent disease" due to its asymptomatic nature...
Your pH balance and your bones
Our pH balance is not something that concerns us on a daily basis. Generally we just let our bodies get on with it, after all drawing an even...
National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa Champions Bone Health for World Osteoporosis Day 2024: “Say No to Fragile Bones”
10 October 2024 - The National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa (NOFSA) is excited to announce its participation in this year’s World...