Function Bone Health
Clinical Team
Evidence-based bone health education from the Function Bone Health clinical team.
9 articles published
Bone Health and Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know
Menopause triggers the most rapid period of bone loss in a woman's life. Learn how estrogen decline affects your skeleton, why early screening matters, and what proactive steps you can take to protect your bones through every stage of the transition.
What to Expect During a REMS Bone Health Assessment
Wondering what happens during a REMS bone health assessment? Here is your complete guide to The Full Picture Assessment -- from arrival to same-day results -- including what to wear, how it works, and what your results mean.
Why Men Need to Think About Bone Health Too
Osteoporosis is not just a women's disease. One in four men over 50 will suffer an osteoporotic fracture, and men face higher mortality rates after hip fractures than women. Here is what every man needs to know.
Bone Health After 50: The Complete Guide
After 50, bone loss accelerates -- especially for women after menopause. This complete guide covers nutrition, exercise, screening, medications, and lifestyle strategies to protect your bones for decades to come.
What Is Bone Quality and Why Does It Matter?
Bone density gets all the attention, but bone quality may matter just as much -- or more. Learn what bone quality includes, why people with normal density still fracture, and how new technology can measure what DEXA cannot.
Is a Bone Scan Without Radiation Really Possible?
For decades, bone scans have meant radiation exposure. But REMS technology has changed that. Learn how this FDA-cleared, ultrasound-based approach delivers accurate bone density and quality measurements with zero radiation.
