Frequently Asked Questions What causes osteoporosis? No single cause for osteoporosis has been identified. However, certain factors – called risk factors – do seem to play a role in the […]

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. […]

Members in action Did you know? ASBMR Osteoporosis Canada will be releasing updated Osteoporosis Management Clinical Guidelines in the fall of 2019. Along with a steering committee, working groups have […]

Dairy, soy, and risk of breast cancer: those confounded milks https://academic.oup.com/ije/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ije/dyaa007/5743492#199259276 Dairy, soy, and risk of breast cancer: those confounded milks Gary E Fraser, Karen Jaceldo-Siegl, Michael Orlich, Andrew Mashchak, Rawiwan Sirirat, Synnove Knutsen International […]

GET SUPPORT Support Resources Osteoporosis Canada currently produces publications in various languages. LEARN MORE Let’s Talk The information line gives you access to trained and compassionate staff and volunteers who […]

Disclaimer Osteoporosis Canada Disclaimer  The information you give us is used to provide answers to your general questions about Osteoporosis and bone health. We cannot provide individualized advice.  The answers […]

When you are diagnosed with a disease like osteoporosis, going to medical appointments can be overwhelming. What type of questions should you ask and what information should you bring with […]

BROKEN BONES A broken bone maybe be a warning sign of osteoporosis. A Broken Bone is Called A Fracture and May be a Warning Sign of Osteoporosis! If you currently have […]

One of the most common questions I get from people with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis is can I do yoga? Yoga is defined as “a system of physical postures, […]