Emily Richards, Professional Home Economist shows you how to make Spiced Lentil Shakshuka with Parmesan Baguette. This is a dish you can eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner made with […]

Juanita Gledhill had just celebrated her 50th birthday. During her annual physical, she asked her doctor for a bone density test. Juanita’s mom lives with osteoporosis and given her mother’s diagnosis, Juanita worked hard to reduce her risk of getting the disease. She ensured she got enough calcium and protein in her diet and stayed active.

Sitting Sitting tall in a perch position puts less strain on the spine than a slumped or slouched position. You may find it difficult at first to sit tall with […]

Bed Rest If you have a new spine fracture that is painful, bed rest is recommended during the acute pain stage because lying down puts less pressure on the spine […]

WILLS AND ESTATES Help Canadians Affected by Osteoporosis by Leaving a Gift in Your Will When you leave a gift to Osteoporosis Canada in your Will, you can feel confident […]

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 […]

Osteoporosis does not cause pain. It is a broken bone (fracture) caused by the disease that may cause pain. In fact, osteoporosis has been called “the silent thief” because you […]

I am 75 years old. Six months ago, I thought that “zoom” was a word that little boys and girls used when they were playing with toy cars. However, since […]

Calcium Adequate calcium intake can slow bone loss and reduce the risk of fracture Did you know? Bone is a living tissue, that is constantly renewing and repairing itself from […]