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Eat healthier. Exercise more. Learn a new skill. Pay off a credit card. Many of us have made similar New Year’s resolutions over the years. And many of us have also ended January feeling like failures because we didn’t follow through perfectly. We...

This time of the year can be overwhelming with expectations around the holidays, and living with osteoporosis doesn’t make it any easier. One way to find some relief from the pressure and stress is to focus on gratitude. You might find...

Living with osteoporosis may change your holidays, but you can still have enjoyable and meaningful celebrations. Although osteoporosis may make some holiday traditions challenging, it doesn't mean you can't enjoy connecting with friends and family...

We all respond differently to information about our health. After learning you have osteoporosis, you might be stunned, scared, or even relieved to have answers that explain fractures. No matter what you’re feeling, you’re not alone. On...

There is an old saying: “Good fences make good neighbors.” Having healthy boundaries in relationships is important for everyone, especially for people with a chronic condition like osteoporosis. Setting and defending boundaries allows you to...

Living with osteoporosis can mean having limited energy, time, and bandwidth. You may find yourself needing to say "no" more often than you did before you developed osteoporosis. Do you have a tough time being direct with others about how you...

Keeping promises to yourself is a way to focus on self-nurture. This could mean making a commitment to "you" time on a regular basis to tend to yourself. Keep a regular date with yourself to focus on whatever helps you feel calm and centered in...

Painsomnia and Osteoporosis“I had a terrible night last night. I could not get past the pain.”“I can't sleep. I hurt all over and can't get comfy though I'm shattered.”“My back (fractured T11) keeps me awake nightly. Isn’t it terrible to be awake...

Have you ever told a white lie to be kind, to protect the feelings of others, or maybe to simply avoid stigma? You're not alone.For some living with a chronic condition, telling a white lie can be a way to save one's strength. Sometimes it's...

Supplements and Osteoporosis Supplements are among the most discussed topics on MyOsteoTeam. Members talk about which supplements they take, the benefits of different combinations, and how to use supplements in combination with other treatments....