Online reSources of information that we recommend
The National Osteoporosis Society (NOS)
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The information provided is concise and UK specific
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Offers a helpline for a more personal experience
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Provides a set of subpages specifically for healthcare professionals and is labelled as such
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Offers social media portals
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Provides comprehensive dietary information, even as far as to provide information for diets such as vegan and lactose intolerant
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Provides an up to date osteoporosis news page
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Links provided everywhere
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF)
https://www.iofbonehealth.org/
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Vast amount of varied information
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Provides up to date international news articles concerning osteoporosis
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Highly visual (lots of animations and informative pictures) on home screen
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Logical layout of website’s categories and subpages
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Provides information about multiple conditions, not just osteoporosis (sarcopenia, osteoarthritis and other, ‘rare skeletal disorders.’)
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Offers social media portals
WebMD
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Provides information for general health and beauty
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Covers a broad range of medical conditions
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Provides up to date medical news articles
Other sites of interest
The following link will take you to an explanatory video about peak bone mass:
https://www.nof.org/preventing-fractures/nutrition-for-bone-health/peak-bone-mass/