World osteoporosis day

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History of World Osteoporosis Day World Osteoporosis Da y (WOD) is the annual highpoint of activities sponsored by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), which is deeply involved in educating the public about this devastating bone disease. Osteoporosis renders bones so frail and brittle that any slight action including even a sneeze or a fall can be life-threatening, causing never-ending pain and discomfort from entire bone breaks and fractures. World Osteoporosis Day began in the United Kingdom. With support by the European Commission, World Osteoporosis Day became a project of the National Osteoporosis Society in the United Kingdom on October 20, 1996. It’s interesting to note that prior to 1994, osteoporosis wasn’t even considered a major disease. But in 1998, two prominent organizations committed to educating the public about osteoporosis, combined to create the International Osteoporosis Foundation. The founding of the IOF was a combination of the joint efforts of the European Foundation for Osteoporosis (EFFO) created in 1987 and the International Federation of Societies on Skeletal Diseases (IFSSD), which was initiated in 1995. By bringing both organizations together under a single umbrella, there was a better focus and a co-mingling of resources for the world’s scientists, doctors and other health advocacy organizations who were fighting osteoporosis. By the late 90s, the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) co-sponsored World Osteoporosis Day events with...

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• Older age • Female sex assigned at birth • Thin-boned, slender body frame • Family history of osteoporosis • Low levels of estrogen or testosterone • Consuming a diet low in calcium and vitamin D • Using certain medications, such as glucocorticoids, proton pump inhibitors, and more • Family history of osteoporosis • Certain medical conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, gastrointestinal diseases, and more • Smoking, heavy alcohol drinking, and low physical activity levels Federal guidelines recommend that women over the age of 50 and men over the age of 70 get a daily calcium intake of 1,200 milligrams (mg) and a daily vitamin D intake of 800 international units (IU). A vitamin supplement may be recommended by your healthcare provider if you're not able to make dietary modifications. An exercise routine is a key part of an osteoporosis treatment plan. Just be sure to discuss with your healthcare provider which exercises will be safest for you based on your specific osteoporosis case. Limit Alcohol, Smoking, and Caffeine As with food, people with osteoporosis should also be mindful of the other substances they consume—like alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine. Remember that incorporating these lifestyle changes is meant to supplement osteoporosis medication and become a part of your treatment plan—not replace any prescriptions or therapies that your healthcare provider has recommended. Prevent Falls and Fractures It's important to reduce the risk of breaking or fracturing a bone...

Back pain is up there with some of the leading causes of disability all over the world and on October 16, thousands of people around the world celebrate and educate others about back and neck health on World Spine Day. Who here has never experienced some variant of back pain? From the crack your back makes when you do some heavy lifting to neck pains when you sleep the wrong way; almost everyone on the planet understands the troubles of back pain. When your spine hurts, it seems as if everything hurts. World Spine Day is a day to spread the word about spine conditions, educate people or get educated on how to avoid or treat them, and get inspired to take better care of your general back and neck health. History of World Spine Day World Spine Day was initiated in 2008 by the World Federation of Chiropractic. For years, the WFC has coordinated World Spine Day together with other concerned organizations around the world to raise awareness of back pain and other spinal issues. About 1 billion people worldwide suffer from back pain, spinal pain, and related disabilities across different age groups, genders, and races. For context, there are about 7.6 billion people on Earth. Back pain is the single biggest cause of disability on the planet and one in four adults are estimated to suffer back pain during their lives. With such eye-opening statistics, it is no wonder World Spine Day is so necessary. Every year, a creative punny theme is selected to focus the discussions and events...

YUBA CITY, Calif., Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In celebration of World Osteoporosis Day, Sunsweet Growers is challenging consumers to take control of their bone health at every age. It's never too early, or too late, to start thinking about bone health. Sunsweet is an official supporter of World Osteoporosis Day, a globally recognized event on October 20 th organized by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) to educate the public about the importance of bone health. Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: Chia Pudding According to the IOF, it is estimated that worldwide an osteoporotic fracture occurs every three seconds. At 50 years of age, one in three women and one in five men will suffer a fracture in their remaining lifetime. 1 Luckily, there are steps we can take to help prevent bone loss. Focusing on bone-healthy foods is one way people can help to improve their bone health. Multiple studies suggest prunes may help to prevent bone loss. In fact, research suggests that eating just 5-6 prunes per day can have a positive effect on bone health in post-menopausal women. 2A separate, yearlong study even saw an increase in bone mineral density of certain regions of the body in people who ate 10-11 prunes per day. 3 Prunes have vitamins and minerals that likely work together to protect the bone, including fiber, vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, boron, copper and polyphenols. 4 "We're proud to partner with IOF on World Osteoporosis Day for the 6 ...