Bone Talk

EPISODE 82: Understanding Biosimilars: A Patient’s Questions Answered

For people living with osteoporosis, hearing that a medication will be replaced with a biosimilar can raise understandable questions. Is it the same as the medication you are already taking? Will it work as well? Is it safe and why is the switch happening?

In this episode of Bone Talk, osteoporosis patient and BHOF Trustee Sally Fullman asks the questions patients may have about biosimilars. Dr. Naga Yalla, an endocrinologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at Washington University School of...

EPISODE 81: Men and Osteoporosis: The Silent Risk Few Talk About

Osteoporosis is often viewed as a women’s health issue, but millions of men are living with the disease or are at risk of developing it. That misconception can have serious consequences, with men often being screened less frequently, diagnosed later, and missing opportunities to protect their bones before a fracture occurs.

On this episode of Bone Talk, Ami Patel talks with Jacqueline Kernaghan, a physician assistant specializing in osteoporosis, about why bo...

EPISODE 80: A Man's Journey with Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Education, and Preventing Fractures

Osteoporosis is often thought of as a disease that only affects women, but this episode of Bone Talk challenges that misconception. BHOF Vice President of Science & Education Ami Patel is joined by Joshua Wing, a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in orthopedic surgery and bone health, and Michael Lavacot, a Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation patient advocate whose osteoporosis was discovered before he experienced a fracture.

Michael shares his...

EPISODE 79: The Future of Osteoporosis Research: SABRE, AI, and the Next Era of Bone Health

Dr. Mary Bouxsein, Professor, Harvard Medical School

EPISODE 78: Strong Bones for Midlife Women: Building Strength, Preventing Fractures, and Aging Well

Lisa Hamilton, PT, DPT, N

EPISODE 77: Strong From the Inside Out: Why Pelvic Floor Health Matters for Your Bones

EPISODE 76: Stronger Together: Navigating Osteoporosis as a Family

On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill sits down with Helen and Michelle, a mother and daughter navigating osteoporosis together. What began a

EPISODE 75: After the Fall: Understanding Hip Fractures and Recovery with Dr. Jaimo Ahn

Dr. Jaimo Ahn

On this episode of Bone Talk, Claire Gill sits down

EPISODE 74: Steady and Strong: Fall Prevention and Safe Movement with Kavita Patel

Kavita Patel, PT, DPT, ACE Certified Health Coach

EPISODE 73: Innovations in Hip Protection with Natasha Williams

Natasha Williams, CEO of Phoenix Hipwear and BHOF Corporate Advisory Roundtable Member

EPISODE 72: Start a 'Be Bone Strong' Walking Club

On this inspiring episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill welcomes author, advocate and former BHOF trustee Barbara Hannah Grufferman to share how walking can help transform bone health, boost connections, and reshape how we age.

Barbara, who has completed 17 marathons af

EPISODE 71: Sarcopenia and Aging: Understanding Muscle Loss and Bone Health

Stuart Phillips, PhD, FACSM, FCAHS, Distinguished Professor at McMaster University

EPISODE 70: Sisterhood & Strength: Advocating for Bone Health with Delta Phi Lambda Sorority

EPISODE 69: Reclaiming Strength: Building a Positive Vision After an Osteoporosis Diagnosis

Jenna Zaffino, Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach

EPISODE 68: Kids & Bone Health: Building Strong Bones for Life

Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, delves into the crucial role of bone health during childhood with guest Dr. David Weber, MD, Medical Director at the Center for Bone Health at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Together, they explore how early habits in nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle play a pivotal role in setting up children for lifelong bone health.

Dr. Weber explains that bone health isn’t just for the elde...

EPISODE 67: Insights from National Dairy Council on the Role of Dairy Foods in Bone Health

This episode of Bone Talk reviews the crucial role dairy plays in supporting bone health. BHOF CEO Claire Gill is joined by two distinguished experts from the National Dairy Council, Dr. Michelle Slimko and Dr. Christopher Cifelli, who share their extensive knowledge in nutrition research. Together, they dive into the essential nutrients found in dairy, the latest research f...

EPISODE 66: Walking with Purpose: Transformative Health Benefits with Joyce Shulman

On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill is joined by Joyce Shulman to discuss the transformative power of walking and the benefits of community exercise.

 Joyce is the dynamic CEO and co-founder of 99Walks, a movement dedicated to improving women’s wellness through walking. She’s also the author of Why Walk? The Transformative Power of an Intentional Walking Practice. Joyce's passion for walking began in her youth and has g...

EPISODE 65: Sports Dietitian Reveals Her Playbook for Better Bone Health

Angie Asche, MS, RD, CSSD

On this

EPISODE 64: Nutritional Approaches to Bone Health with Dr. John Neustadt

Dr. John Neustadt

Dr. John Neustadt jo

EPISODE 63: Capture the Fracture, a Global Program Addressing Osteoporosis and Secondary Fracture Care

Dr. Philippe Halbout

EPISODE 62: Fall Prevention and Hip Protection with Natasha Williams

On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill sits down with Natasha Williams, CEO of Phoenix Hipwear, a brand that produces a soft and functional hip protector designed to reduce the risk of a hip fracture by up to 80%.  As a member of BHOF’s Corporate Advisory Roundtable, Natasha is also a passionate advocate for hip protection and fall prevention. Natasha's journey into the world of osteoporosis started with her mother working at nursing hom...

EPISODE 61: Mastering the Movement-Mindset Connection for Personal Transformation

Sonia Satra

On this Bone Talk episo

EPISODE 60: Nourishing Bones: Expert Insights on Nutrition, Vitamins, and Supplements With Dr. Howard Sesso

Dr. Howard Sesso

EPISODE 59: Building Resilience: Mike Mayo's Path to Stronger Bones

Mike Mayo

Mike Mayo, an osteoporosis patient and

EPISODE 58: HEALTHY SNACKS FOR HEALTHY BONES

Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN

On this episode

EPISODE 57: Strong Bones & Me: The Global Bone Health Initiative of the Global Healthy Living Foundation

Did you know that 1 in 3 women worldwide over the age of 50 will experience a broken bone due to osteoporosis? That's a staggering statistic. And it's not just women; 200 million people globally are estimated to have osteoporosis, a condition that can significantly impact their quality of life.

But here's the good news – there are organizations and initiatives working tirelessly to ma...

EPISODE 56: Fit Bones, Fit Life: A Conversation on Exercise and Bone Health With Dr. Pamela Peeke

Dr. Pamela Peeke

On today

EPISODE 55: A Whole Food Approach to Supporting Women’s Bone Health Through the Lifespan

Dr. Shirin Hooshmand

EPISODE 54: Rest, Rejuvenate, Thrive: The Power of Quality Sleep

Dr. Whitney Roban

On this episode of

EPISODE 53: The Pharmacists' Role in Supporting Patients with Osteoporosis

Today on Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill leads a discussion around the pivotal role that pharmacists play in pain management, especially for individuals with chronic conditions like osteoporosis. Joining Claire are two distinguis

EPISODE 52: Nourishing Your Bones With Vital Nutrients

Dr. Connie Weaver

On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill talks with Dr. Connie W

Maintaining Independence with Osteoporosis: Tips and Insights from a BoneFit-Certified Physical Therapist Claire Gill & Brittany Pabon

EPISODE 51: Maintaining Independence with Osteoporosis: Tips and Insights from a BoneFit-Certified Physical Therapist

Brittany Pabon

We are very excited to have Physical Therapist Brittany

Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month: Raising Awareness with BHOF Ambassador Iris Apfel Claire Gill and Iris Apfel

EPISODE 50: Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month: Raising Awareness with BHOF Ambassador Iris Apfel

The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) can only do the work it does with the generosity of its supporters, ambassadors, and donors. And today we’re honored to have with us BHOF Ambassador Iris Apfel.

Understanding Osteoporosis and Bone Health in the AANHPI Community Claire Gill & Dr. Steven Ing

EPISODE 49: Understanding Osteoporosis and Bone Health in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) CommunitY

Dr. Steven Ing

Joining us on this episode of Bone Talk is Dr. Steven Ing. Dr. Ing specializes in Endoc

Thrive During Midlife: Self-care Tips from The Midlife Whisperer™ Claire Gill & Dr. Ellen Albertson

EPISODE 48: Thrive during midlife: self-care tips from the midlife whisperer™

Dr. Ellen Albertson, aka The Midlife Whisperer™

On this episode of Bone Talk, we’re excited to be talking to Dr. Ellen Albertson, aka The Midlife Whisperer™. Dr. Albertson is a psychologist,

How Osteoporosis Affects the Black Community Claire Gill & Dr. Nicole Wright

EPISODE 47: how osteoporosis affects the black community

Dr. Nicole Wright

Joining us on this is episode of Bone Talk is Dr. Nicole Wright, an assoc

Rev Up Your Resolutions: Unleash Your Power Moves for a Healthy 2023 Claire Gill & Elaine Henderson

EPISODE 46: Rev Up Your Resolutions: Unleash Your Power Moves for a Healthy 2023

On this episode of Bone Talk, we’re settling right into the new year. Did you know that some studies suggest that up to 80% of people quit their New Year’s resolutions by mid-February? When it comes to your health, now is a good time to look at your long-term objectives and identify the “power moves” you can focus on to achieve your goals for a full year of health.

To...

BHOF: A Year In Review Claire Gill & Dr. Andrea Singer

EPISODE 45: A year in review

On this episode of Bone Talk, Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) talks with Dr. Andrea Singer, Chief Medical Officer for BHOF. Dr. Singer is also an associate professor and chief of the Division of Women's Primary Care and director of bone densitometry, in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Singer joins this episode to reflect on the work done at BHOF over the past year.

In May 2022, during the...

Develop an "Attitude of Gratitude" for Both Physical and Emotional Wellbeing BHOF CEO Claire Gill

EPISODE 44: Develop an "Attitude of Gratitude" for Both Physical and Emotional Wellbeing

Exercise, Dance and Movement for Bone Health Heidi Skolnik & Penelope Wasserman

EPISODE 43: EXERCISE, DANCE AND MOVEMENT FOR BONE HEALTH

On this episode of Bone Talk, Heidi Skolnik talks with Penelope Wasserman, founder of Million Dollar Bones, a program that aims to educate teens about the importance of bone health, and president of Sea and Flour, a company that is the first to integrate seaweed into the commercial baking process. As a member of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation’s Ambassadors Leadership Council, Penelope is a passionate advocate for bone health awareness and prevention.

Penelope ha...