We are excited to announce our investment in Bone Health Technologies | Osteoboost (BHT).
BHT’s Osteoboost® is the first FDA-cleared drug-free prescription treatment for osteopenia in postmenopausal women. It is clinically proven to significantly reduce the loss of vertebral bone density and bone strength, and is physician approved.
Bone density loss is a big issue in the US: Over 50% of women and 25 % of men will suffer a fracture due to low bone density. Osteopenia is the medical definition for having reduced bone density, and a warning sign that you may progress to Osteoporosis
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Save the Date: May 16! 🗓 Join our founder & CEO, @priyahpatel, at @Women_Wearables's Menopause 2.0 conference alongside @ElektraHealth's Nora Lansen, MD, and @glycanage's Julija Jurić as we dive into menopause innovation.
...and low magnesium levels are linked to decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and an increased risk of osteoporosis.
Which foods are high in magnesium?
Read which ones here: https://t.co/gVHu2aeaaH
Do your head, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles all stack on top of each other when you stand normally?
If so, that is good alignment.
If not, there are simple ways to improve your alignment, including this:
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Happy new year to everyone! Thank you to our incredible team members and early supporters – so proud of what we've accomplished in 2023!
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Our team is always thinking about how to share Wellen and help more women age actively. Gifting is the latest!
Know someone over 50 who could benefit from improved balance? Posture? Strength? Stronger bones?
Give them the gift of Wellen: https://t.co/Isv2Y1BZTE
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...They are do-able and challenging at the same time, and I really like the calm commentary, the excellent model, and the clarity of what to do safely."
Customer feedback fuels our motivation to continue providing workouts that are achievable, challenging, and safe.
Osteomicrobiology reveals a promising link between #gutmicrobiota and osteoporosis prevention. New research highlights microbial strains influencing bone density, paving the way for targeted therapies. Further investigations will clarify this gut-bone axis https://t.co/UlU8fCySXl
"...Fear of falling is real, especially in people who have fallen once. It often times makes people reduce their activity to reduce their risk."
That's why we work with physical therapist like Payal Sahni PT, MPT, DPT to provide the exercises people need to keep people moving.
Our workouts are designed to promote good form and prevent injury, something especially necessary for the over 50 million people with low bone density.
Research is constantly building on what we know, including what exercise is safe for osteoporosis and osteopenia.
At Wellen, we're always bringing science-backed information to our users, including in our latest research spotlight:
https://t.co/ooSU4o2Mfj
“It’s really difficult to overstate just how much menopause affects our physical and mental well-being.”
That's why we’re sharing our recent interview with Jackie Giannelli, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, NCMP, of @ElektraHealth to shed some light on the topic:
https://t.co/jsz3i95rms
A diagnosis of #osteoporosis can be scary. This is exactly why we created Wellen—to provide exercise that is safe and effective for 54 million Americans with low bone density.
ICYMI - Tune in to the latest episode of Bone Talk! 🦴💪 BHOF CEO Claire Gill & Dr. Shirin Hooshmand delve into Dr. Hooshmand's research on the impact of nutrition on the aging process and the incredible ways that prunes can boost your bone health. https://t.co/5ZEpk0ZFlp
How does someone know if they have low bone density and are at an increased risk of #fracture?
A DXA scan is the gold standard.
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