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Bone Health 101: What Everyone Should Know
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- Living Healthy Together
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- Mar 27, 2026
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- 2983
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Summary
Bone issues and injuries affect millions of Americans, often without warning. Join us as Living Health Together hosts a wide-ranging conversation about osteoporosis, low bone mass, and why bone health is a critical but often overlooked part of lifelong wellness. Hear from experts in orthopedics, physical therapy, nutrition, primary care and gynecolocy about how bones grow, weaken and respond to stress; what puts you most at-risk for fractures and bone health issues; and what you can do to build and protect strong bones at every stage of life. Orthopedic nurse practitioner Deborah Brown, FNP , explores how bone health develops over time, the role genetics play, and why fragility fractures can have devastating consequences for independence and longevity – and how early screening and knowing your family history can change outcomes. OB/GYN and menopause specialist Colleen Horan, MD , explains how hormonal changes before and during menopause accelerate bone loss and cost women up to 10% of their bone density; and how lifestyle changes and hormone therapy can help slow that decline. Emily Byrne, FNP , discusses the critical role primary care practitioners play, why osteoporosis is considered a “silent disease,” and how you can advocate for screening and early prevention with your own health care provider. Physical Therapist and orthopedic certified specialist Jackie Jancaitis, PT , breaks down the science of how bones respond to stress; why lifting heavy (safely!) is essential for bone density; and how strength, balance and fall prevention work together to reduce fracture risk. Registered dietician nutritionist Nanc…