Dr. Adrian Lau, Dr. Rowena Ridout, Dr. Claudia Gagnon, Dr. Zahra Bardai, and Dr. Emma Billington. Recommendations from Osteoporosis Canada Rapid Response Team. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and […]

Spine Fractures Broken bones in the spine are referred to as vertebral compression fractures or spine fractures. The spine is one of the most common sites of broken bones as […]

Bending With A Neutral Spine When you bend over or lean forward to brush your teeth or wash your face at the bathroom sink or do other similar activities, it […]

Medical Conditions that can Cause Bone Loss, Falls and/or Fractures A variety of diseases or conditions can increase bone loss and/or fall risk. Some of the more common examples are […]

Dr. Adrian Lau, Dr. Rowena Ridout, Dr. Claudia Gagnon, Dr. Zahra Bardai, Dr. Emma Billington and Dr. Wendy Ward. Recommendations from Osteoporosis Canada Rapid Response Team. LeBoff and colleagues (1) […]

Calcium Supplementation When Your Doctor Advises You To Take A Calcium Supplement If you find it difficult to obtain the recommended amounts of calcium through diet alone, your physician may […]

A recent study from the US suggests women who drink as little as one cup /250 ml of cow’s milk per day could be increasing their risk of developing breast […]

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