You may be exercising, watching your nutrition, and taking steps to protect your bones, but are you paying attention to the things that can make your efforts more effective? On this World Osteoporosis Day episode, I’m joined by my husband, Dr. Craig Bissinger, to share the often-overlooked pieces of a comprehensive bone-health plan. We discuss bone turnover testing, why comparing DEXA results matters, and exercise components beyond lifting weights. We also explore nutrition, calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2, protein, and the connection between stress, happiness, and bones. The best part? You don’t have to change everything at once. Small, consistent steps can

Fear and confusion have surrounded hormone therapy for decades, especially since the Women’s Health Initiative. But what really happened, what did the research show, and how did those findings shape the way women think about hormones today? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Felice Gersh, a double board-certified OB-GYN and integrative medicine physician, to discuss the history, the research, and the ongoing debate around hormone therapy and bone health. We talk about why estrogen matters for bones, Dr. Gersh’s take on what was misunderstood in the Women’s Health Initiative, and why she believes progesterone deserves more attention in the bone-health

You want to exercise for stronger bones, but with so much conflicting advice, how do you know what really works? Lift heavy, wear a weighted vest, jump, use vibration platforms, try special bone-building devices…how do you know which advice is supported by research? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lora Giangregorio, a bone health and exercise science researcher, to separate the science from the hype. She is a professor and a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Bone Health and Exercise Science at the University of Waterloo. She also leads the Bone Health and Exercise Science Lab and serves on