The GLP-1 Side Effect Nobody’s Talking About
While out walking with a friend last week, she turned to me and literally said “Everyone I know is on a GLP-1.” She was exaggerating, but not by much. These medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, and others) are everywhere right now, and for good reason: they work. But here’s the bone health downside almost nobody […]
I Just Don’t Want to Fall
One of my friends said something this week that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. She has osteoporosis. And she looked at me and said: “I just don’t want to fall. I’ll do anything to make sure it doesn’t happen.” There was fear in her voice. But there was also determination. Because when […]
The Story I Don’t Usually Tell
Today is Father’s Day, and I want to share something I don’t often talk about. When I speak about falls and fractures, I usually mention my mom and my mother-in-law — both experienced broken hips, and their stories are part of why I do this work. But today I want to tell you about my […]
Food First. Supplements Second. Here’s Why.
Let’s be real: no pill is going to save you if you’re not eating well. Food first. Always. A diet full of whole, nutrient-dense foods is where the magic happens. Your body knows how to absorb and use what comes from real food in a way it simply can’t replicate from a capsule. So if […]
What Counts as Bone-Building (and What Doesn’t)
Last week, we talked about the difference between weight-bearing and bone-building — and why walking, while valuable, doesn’t always send a strong enough signal to build bone. So the logical next question is: 👉 What actually does count as bone-building? And just as important… what doesn’t. What counts as bone-building Bone-building activities create a strong, […]
Weight-Bearing vs Bone-Building: Not the Same Thing
Last week, we talked about walking — and I shared this line: “Walking is weight-bearing, which helps maintain bone, supports balance, and reduces fall risk.” That statement is true. But today I want to take it one step deeper — because this is where a lot of confusion happens. 👉 Weight-bearing and bone-building are not […]