Posted on 06-24-2026 in Healthy Aging, Joint Care, Bone Health, Sports Medicine, Spine Health, Healthy Eating & Injury Prevention by Dr. Christopher Bookout, Dr. Alex Coleman, Dr. Joshua Hackel, Dr. Steven Kronlage, Dr. Matthew Mai, Dr. Erik Nilssen, Dr. Chris O'Grady, Dr. Roger Ostrander, Dr. James Piorkowski, Dr. Ryan Riggs, Dr. Brett Smith
September is Healthy Aging Month, an observance dedicated to promoting the positive aspects of growing older and encouraging proactive steps toward maintaining long-term health. In its 33rd year, Healthy Aging Month inspires adults of all ages to focus on lifestyle habits that support vitality, independence and overall well-being.
As people age, maintaining strong bones and joints becomes especially important. Common conditions, such as Osteoporosis and Arthritis in various parts of the body, can interfere with mobility, independence, and quality of life if left unaddressed. The good news is that with proper nutrition, exercise, preventive screenings, and medical support, healthy aging is both possible and achievable.
At North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists, our physicians are committed to helping patients embrace aging with strength and confidence. To support you during Healthy Aging Month, we've curated a collection of resources offering practical advice for protecting your musculoskeletal health throughout life:
You can also browse our complete Healthy Aging Blog Archive for more insights and strategies tailored to every stage of life.
If you're experiencing orthopaedic or musculoskeletal health-related concerns, or you want to take proactive steps to stay healthy as you age, our experts are here to help. Request an appointment today by completing our online appointment form or by calling one of our office locations. Together, we can help you age with strength, mobility, and confidence.
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December is National Safe Toys & Gifts Month, and as we go about our holiday shopping, it's important to remember the impact those presents can have on the well-being of the children in our lives. A recently released report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) indicated that nearly 210,000 children were treated in hospital emergency rooms for a toy-related injury in 2022. The annual CPSC report also provided the following illuminating statistics:
North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists is excited to announce the availability of the Hurt! smartphone app and the web-based version, accessible on a desktop device. This revolutionary new resource uses human-to-human interaction to connect patients with acute orthopaedic injuries to an expert Hurt! Care Navigator in real-time, 24/7, 365 days a year.
Footwear serves several useful functions, including protecting our feet, cushioning our body weight, providing comfort and, of course, adding a fashionable element to our wardrobe choices. However, selecting the proper footwear can also make a difference in your overall foot health. As you consider those fun new kicks, we encourage you to be mindful of how the right type of shoe can help you avoid injury or further exacerbate existing foot and ankle conditions. Specifically, ill-fitting shoes can be painful and cause issues such as bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, Lisfranc injuries and more.