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25.01.2022 With end of the financial year quickly approaching, please help Osteoporosis Australia reduce the number of broken bones in Australia & support people with osteoporosis by making a fully tax deductible donation https://www.osteoporosis.org.au/donate

25.01.2022 Here's a quick salad for two with green beans, chickpeas and tomatoes, topped with decadent fried cheese. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com//warm-halloumi-chickpea-and-li

22.01.2022 How is osteoporosis diagnosed? The density of bone - the amount of calcium and other minerals it contains - is an important measure of bone strength. Measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) is the standard method of diagnosing osteoporosis. DXA is a safe and painless procedure, with lower radiation levels than most regular x-rays. For more information about diagnosis visit Osteoporosis Australia https://www.osteoporosis.org.au/diagnosis

21.01.2022 Just a reminder it is harder to get Vit D in winter - https://coach.nine.com.au//87a8f468-0044-402e-a7e3-b25f761

20.01.2022 Some useful ways in preventing falls at home https://www.osteoporosis.org.au/moving-safely

20.01.2022 Interesting article about eating safely for your heart which now includes full fat dairy products which are also good for bones https://www.abc.net.au//meat-and-dairy-guidelines/11439540

18.01.2022 Osteoporosis Australia welcomes Michelle Bridges as Know Your Bones Ambassador https://www.knowyourbones.org.au

17.01.2022 Smile! its Dental Health Week... https://www.ada.org.au/dental-health-week/home

15.01.2022 Q: Why do we like bone jokes so much? A: Because they are Humerus

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12.01.2022 A big thank you to special guest Paulini for visiting our Know Your Bones booth at the NSW Seniors Expo in Sydney. Today is the last day, so please come down if you're in the area and say hello!

09.01.2022 An expert has warned that children who spend too much time on their phones are at serious risk of hip fractures in their 40s and 50s. https://www.perthnow.com.au//children-on-phone-too-much-ri

08.01.2022 Encourage your friends & family especially those over 50 to get assessed by doing this simple test in the comfort of their home & joining over 51,000 of Australians who have already started taking back control over their bone health! www.knowyourbones.org.au

08.01.2022 Sometimes medicines have unexpected and undesirable side effects. The Adverse Medicines Events (AME) Line provides consumers with an avenue for reporting and discussing adverse experiences with medicines. Call the AME Line on 1300 134 237 if you suspect that your medicine is causing a problem and you’re worried about using it. The AME Line provides independent, accurate and evidence-based information MondayFriday 9am5pm AEST (excluding public holidays). https://www.nps.org.au/adverse-medicine-events-line

08.01.2022 Medical conditions that represent a major risk for osteoporosis in people over 50: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis 2. Hyperparathyroidism 3. Hyperthyroidism 4. Chronic kidney or liver disease... 5. Male hypogonadism 6. Coeliac disease or malabsorption disorder For more information about risk factors visit Osteoporosis Australia’s Risk Factors page: https://www.osteoporosis.org.au/risk-factors See more

06.01.2022 The health space sometimes brims with confusing jargon and misinformation. It's easy to mix up concepts that are kind-of the same, but different. Here are 10 common ones, explained in this #Healthdirect blog https://www.healthdirect.gov.au//whats-the-difference-betw

04.01.2022 For answers to your general bone health questions call the OA Helpline Monday-Friday 10:00am 4:00pm (except public holidays).

03.01.2022 Join nearly 58,000 Australians who have completed their Know Your Bones online self-assessment developed by Osteoporosis Australian and the Garvan Institiute of Medical Research. www.knowyourbones.org.au

01.01.2022 The benefits from exercise for bone health is discussed by Professor Gordon Lynch, who reveals to ABC radio Rod Quinn the latest evidence on getting a better workout and osteoporosis improvements through movement. https://www.abc.net.au//health-&-fitness---exerci/11776652

01.01.2022 Who should have their bone density tested by DXA? Anyone with a history of minimal trauma fracture Any person over the age of 70 Any person over 50 with one or more major risk factors for osteoporosis Any person over 50 with a combination of risk factors that suggests increased risk of osteoporosis