“Talk to your healthcare provider about your risk of
osteoporosis and what you can do to help keep
your bones strong, especially with good nutrition and…”.1
Umbrella
What may the Healthy Bones Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Bone Health
- Healthy Bones
Bone Health
On page two in Bone Health: What Do We Mean By “Bone Health”? the International Menopause Society’s (IMS) Patient Information Leaflet: Update on Bone Health for World Menopause Day (2021), the IMS explain:
“In healthy bone, up to the menopause, the production of new bone happens more than the removal of old bone, but the opposite happens after menopause. After your last menstrual period, your ovaries stop the production of the hormone estrogen. This leads to increased removal of bone which results in decreased bone strength. Age-related changes also lead to increased removal of bone”.2
Menopause
What is the association between menopause and bone loss?
In Calcium: Recommend Daily Calcium Intake – Women 50+ the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) note:
- “When women go through menopause, there is a rapid loss of bone because of decreased oestrogen and this process may last from 4-8 years after menopause
- After this period of time the rate of bone loss is reduced and stabilises”.3
In Menopause and Bone Loss the (United States) Endocrine Society elaborate on:
Calcium Bank
How do our bones act like a calcium bank?
In Calcium & Bone Health: Why Is Calcium Important? Healthy Bones Australia elaborate on:
“Bones act like a calcium bank. If there is not enough calcium in your diet, the body will take what is needed from your bones for use in other parts of the body. If this happens, your bone density (bone strength) will gradually decline, and you may be at risk of developing osteoporosis”.5
Osteoporosis
Is osteoporosis a normal part of aging?
No. In Prevention: Healthy Bones: Build Them for Life the (United States) Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation explain:

The 5 Steps
What are the 5 steps to healthy bones and a fracture-free future?
In About Osteoporosis: The 5 Steps To Healthy Bones and A Fracture-Free Future the International Osteoporosis Foundation elaborate on:
Exercise
What is the best exercise for our bones?
In Exercise for Your Bone Health: Which Exercises Are Best for Keeping Bones Healthy? the (United States National Institutes of Health) NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center elaborate on:

- Weight-bearing exercises…
- Resistance training exercises (weight lifting)…
- Balance training…”.8
Smoking and Alcohol
Is there an association between smoking and alcohol and healthy bones?
Yes but not in a good way. In Healthy Living & Bone Health: Smoking & Alcohol the JH elaborate on:
“Smoking and excessive alcohol are known to have a negative effect on bone health and lead to a significant reduction in bone density”.9
Health Care Provider
What if I would like help with healthy bones?
If you would like help with healthy bones, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. In Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. What can I do to prevent osteoporosis? the North American Menopause Society elaborate on:
“A. …Talk to your healthcare provider about your risk of osteoporosis and what you can do to help keep your bones strong, especially with good nutrition and exercise”.10
The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center caution:
“If you have low bone density (a condition sometimes called osteopenia), osteoporosis, or other physical limitations, talk to a health care provider before starting an exercise program. They can help you choose types of physical activity that are safe for you and good for your bone health”.11
Health Topics A-Z
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In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
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This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.- About Osteoporosis
- About Osteoporosis: The 5 Steps To Healthy Bones and A Fracture-Free Future
- Americanbonehealth.org [American Bone Health]
- BMS TV: Osteoporosis
- Bone Density Test
- Bone Health
- Bone Health
- Bone Health Checklist
- Bone Health and Osteoporosis
- Bone Health and Postmenopausal Women
- Bone Health for All
- Bone Health: Tips To Keep Your Bones Healthy
- Bone Mineral Density Tests: What the Numbers Mean
Bonehealth.org.au [Bone Health Foundation, Australia]
- Bonehealthandosteoporosis.org [Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, United States]
- Bones and Beyond: The Benefits of Self-Care for Both Body and Mind
- Bones, Joints and Muscles [Topics]
- Bonetalk.org [Bone Talk, Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, United States]
- Breast Cancer and Bone Health
Buildbetterbones.org [International Osteoporosis Foundation]
- Calcium
- Calcium & Bone Health
- Calcium and Vitamin D
- Calcium, Vitamin D, and Your Bones
- Consumer Health: Preventing Osteoporosis
- D-pleted – The Vitamin Many of Us Are Low On
- Does Osteoporosis Run In Your Family?
- EMAS Position Statement: Vitamin D and Menopausal Health
- Essential Nutrients Your Body Needs for Building Bone
- Evaluation of Bone Health/Bone Density Testing
- Exercise & Bone Health
- Exercise To Stay Healthy
- Exercise and Physical Activity for Osteoporosis and Bone Health
- Exercise for Bones
- Exercise for Your Bone Health
- Exercise/Safe Movement
- Exercise: Exercises for Healthy Bones
- General Facts – Bone Health Basics: Get the Facts [Video: Osteoporosis Is A Silent Disease]
- Get the Facts on Calcium and Vitamin D
- HRT & Menopause Extra
- Healthy Body: Food for Healthy Bones
- Healthy Bones Matter
- Healthy Living & Bone Health
- Healthybonesaustralia.org.au [Healthy Bones Australia]
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) with Dr Nicky Peel & Prof. David Armstrong
- How Does Aging Affect Your Bones?
- How Menopause Impacts Your Health
- How To Prevent Osteoporosis After Menopause
- I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause: Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
- ‘If You Don’t Exercise, You Break’: Physical Activity Key In Osteoporosis Intervention
- International Osteoporosis Foundation
- Knowyourbones.org.au: “Check Your Bone Health Now!”
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health
- May Is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and A Bone-Healthy Diet
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and Supplements for Bone Health
- Medicines for Prevention and Treatment
- Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools – Questions for Your Health Care Provider
- Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Common Conditions Associated With Menopause and Midlife
- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause
- Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
- National Osteoporosis Foundation [United States]
- Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
- Nutrients: Bone Healthy Ingredients
- Nutrition: Food and Your Bones – Osteoporosis Nutrition Guidelines
- Office of Dietary Supplements: Calcium
- Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin A
- Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin D
- Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin K
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis Treatment
- Osteoporosis: Bone Health Following Menopause
- Pathtogoodbonehealth.org [Your Path To Good Bone Health, Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, United States]
- Preventing Osteoporosis: Questions for the Doctor
- Prevention
- Prevention and Healthy Living
- Prevention: What Can You Do To Protect Your Bones? [+ Video: Protecting Yourself From Fractures]
- Q&A: Nutrition | #BoneMatters
- Risk Assessment: FRAX
- Risk Factors
- Sarcopenia
- Smoking and Bone Health
- Stronger Than Sticks and Stones: Promoting Women’s Bone Health Through Preventive Care
- The Best Exercises for Your Bones
- The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
- Updates on Exercise and Lifestyle Tips for Bone Strength with Joanne Fagerstrom, PT CFP
- Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Bone Health
- Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Bone Health What Why and How
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin D & Bone Health
- Vitamin D and Your Health: Breaking Old Rules, Raising New Hopes
- Webinars: Previous – Osteoporosis for Midlife Women and Beyond
- What Is A Bone Density Test (DXA Scan)
- What Is Osteoporosis and What Causes It? [+ Video: What Is Osteoporosis?]
- What Is Osteoporosis?
- Women’s Bone Health: The Importance of Caring for Your Bones Early and Often
- World Osteoporosis Day [20 October]
Sources
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You may find the Sources quoted at:
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- Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. What Can I Do To Prevent Osteoporosis? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-your-health-after-menopause Accessed: 19 October 2023
- Bone Health: What Do We Mean By “Bone Health”? September 2021:2. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WMD-2021-English-leaflet.pdf Accessed: 19 October 2023
- Calcium: Recommend Daily Calcium Intake – Women 50+. Last Updated: 26 August 2023 | Last Reviewed: 01 December 2013. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/bone-health/calcium Accessed: 19 October 2023
- Menopause and Bone Loss. 24 January 2022. Endocrine Society https://www.endocrine.org/patient-engagement/endocrine-library/menopause-and-bone-loss Accessed: 19 October 2023
- Calcium & Bone Health: Why Is Calcium Important? Healthy Bones Australia https://healthybonesaustralia.org.au/your-bone-health/calcium/ Accessed: 19 October 2023
- Prevention: Healthy Bones: Build Them for Life. Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation https://www.nof.org/prevention/preventing-fractures/ Accessed: 19 October 2023
- The 5 Steps To Healthy Bones and A Fracture-Free Future. International Osteoporosis Foundation https://www.worldosteoporosisday.org/about-osteoporosis Accessed: 19 October 2023
- Exercise for Your Bone Health: Which Exercises Are Best for Keeping Bones Healthy? Last Reviewed: May 2023. NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/exercise-your-bone-health Accessed: 19 October 2023
- Healthy Living & Bone Health: Smoking & Alcohol. Last Updated: 26 August 2023 | Last Reviewed: 15 December 2013. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/bone-health/healthy-living-bone-health Accessed: 19 October 2023
- Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. What can I do to prevent osteoporosis? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-your-health-after-menopause Accessed: 19 October 2023
- Exercise for Your Bone Health: Which Exercises Are Best for Keeping Bones Healthy? Last Reviewed: May 2023. NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/exercise-your-bone-health Accessed: 19 October 2023