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  • Innovations in Hip Protection with Natasha Williams

    Innovations in Hip Protection with Natasha Williams
    2025/07/22
    On this episode of BoneTalk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill talks with Natasha Williams, CEO of Phoenix Hipwear and a member of BHOF’s Corporate Advisory Roundtable. For more than a decade, Natasha has led innovations in hip fracture prevention, starting with a soft hip protector that became New Zealand’s market leader and a preferred choice in U.S. senior care communities. Most recently, she and her team launched Phoenix Hipwear Active, designed for women 55+ who want to stay active through walking, hiking, biking, traveling, and pickleball while reducing their fracture risk. Claire and Natasha discuss this new product, the technology behind it, and how it’s helping women protect their independence and live vibrant, active lives.
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  • Start a 'Be Bone Strong' Walking Club

    Start a 'Be Bone Strong' Walking Club
    2025/06/18
    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. After a wake-up call about her own low bone density, Barbara became a passionate advocate for movement, aging well, and building community. She’s completed 17 marathons since turning 50 and now serves as Special Advisor to the BHOF Board and Team Captain of the Be Bone Strong™ initiative, leading efforts to launch walking clubs nationwide while proving that fitness can be fun, inclusive, and doable at any age.
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  • Sarcopenia and Aging: Understanding Muscle Loss and Bone Health

    Sarcopenia and Aging: Understanding Muscle Loss and Bone Health
    2025/05/28
    This Bone Talk episode explores the important connection between bone health and sarcopenia, a condition that causes significant loss of muscle mass and strength beyond normal aging. Guest expert Dr. Stuart Phillips, a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair at McMaster University, shares insights from decades of research on how exercise and nutrition influence muscle and body composition. Although osteoporosis often gets more attention, sarcopenia also plays a major role in mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. Dr. Phillips explains how even small amounts of regular physical activity can make a meaningful difference as we age.
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  • Sisterhood & Strength: Advocating for Bone Health with Delta Phi Lambda Sorority

    Sisterhood & Strength: Advocating for Bone Health with Delta Phi Lambda Sorority
    2025/02/24
    On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill is joined by Kristen "N'ylah" Singharat, Philanthropy Manager for Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. In 2018, Delta Phi Lambda selected osteoporosis awareness as their national philanthropy focus, partnering with American Bone Health, which later merged into the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF). This partnership has provided valuable educational resources, helping members become peer educators who inform their communities about bone health.
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  • Reclaiming Strength: Building a Positive Vision After an Osteoporosis Diagnosis

    Reclaiming Strength: Building a Positive Vision After an Osteoporosis Diagnosis
    2025/01/22
    Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, sat down with Jenna Zaffino, a board-certified health and wellness coach, to discuss building a powerful vision for wellbeing after an osteoporosis diagnosis. Receiving such a diagnosis can be daunting, but it can also be a transformative opportunity to prioritize health and create a fulfilling life. Jenna shares how a diagnosis often creates fear and uncertainty, but it doesn’t have to define your future. She emphasizes acknowledging that initial fear while also exploring what brings joy and meaning to life.
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  • Kids & Bone Health: Building Strong Bones for Life

    Kids & Bone Health: Building Strong Bones for Life
    2024/11/20
    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.
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  • Insights from National Dairy Council on the Role of Dairy Foods in Bone Health

    Insights from National Dairy Council on the Role of Dairy Foods in Bone Health
    2024/09/17
    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 findings, and why dairy is important for maintaining strong bones at every stage of life.
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  • Walking with Purpose: Transformative Health Benefits with Joyce Shulman

    Walking with Purpose: Transformative Health Benefits with Joyce Shulman
    2024/06/28
    On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gil lis 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 grown into a lifelong commitment to health and community. Her work with 99Walks has empowered countless women to find strength, connection, and improved well-being through regular walking practices.
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