06/24/2026
Most women know their cholesterol, but not many know their bone density or their muscle mass. That gap tells you everything about how we prioritize women’s health.
Did you know that one in two women - yes that’s ✨50%✨ - of post menopausal women will have a fragility fracture in their lifetime. This is not a rare disease. It’s a coin flip. And most women have no idea their bones were weak until that fracture happened. Osteoporosis is completely silent.
Only 24% of women who have a fracture from osteoporosis will be prescribed physical therapy. THREE out of four women will break a bone and still not get treated.
did you know that high intensity, resistance training is safe even for women with low bone density? The LIFTMOR trial showed post menopausal women doing heavy lifting improved their bone mineral density… without a single fracture!
Things that directly influence bone density:
-age and parental history aka genetics
-menopause history / hormonal status
-nutrition
-low BMI or body weight < 127lb
-excessive caffeine or alcohol, smoking
-medication use
The number one proven thing that we can do to help reverse or slow the loss of bone? 💥EXERCISE💥
Have you been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis and not sure where to start?
✨Dr. Leah is especially educated and passionate about this topic. Reach out with any of your questions! She is happy to guide you in the right direction, connect you with the right resources, and get you on a plan today!
