BISPHOSPHONATES The most common family of drugs used to treat osteoporosis Bisphosphonates are the most common family of drugs used to treat osteoporosis. They are part of the group of […]

Vitamin D plays a significant role in building and maintaining healthy bones. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the effects of vitamin D on the immune system are being […]

LIVING WELL WITH OSTEOPOROSIS Managing osteoporosis to live a full and active life You Are Not Alone It is common to feel anxious about your health or lifestyle when diagnosed […]

There are many questions for those taking osteoporosis medications and treatments including why they are being prescribed, concerns over side effects and the importance of sticking to a medication schedule. […]

Facts & Stats Learn more about osteoporosis and related fractures Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue which can lead to increased risk […]

OSTEOPOROSIS AND OSTEOARTHRITIS The prefix “osteo” (which means “bone”) is the only thing that osteoporosis and osteoarthritis have in common. Despite the fact that osteoporosis, arthritis and osteoarthritis (a form […]

Zoe Bond, Dana Li and Rebecca Wills Diabetes and Fracture Risk Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a condition that affects the hormone insulin, resulting in high blood sugar […]

What is osteoporosis? THE “SILENT THIEF” Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which can lead to increased risk of fracture. Known as […]

Risk Factors At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will break a bone from osteoporosis. Did you know? Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart […]