Now that spring is officially here, many of us are excitedly waiting until we can get outside and into our balcony or backyard gardens. The pandemic has made outdoor interests […]

Christine Thomas was only 42 when, bending to lift her newborn daughter, she fractured her spine. Diagnosed with five vertebral fractures as a result of unsuspected osteoporosis, she had no idea of the painful and transformative road she would have to travel to build stronger bones and reclaim her life.

Hip Fractures Hip fractures from osteoporosis are usually the result of a fall and most commonly occur in people in their late 70s or 80s. A broken hip will require hospitalization and […]

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 […]

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 […]

LONG TERM CARE Long Term Care Video Series Osteoporosis Canada, Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy, University of Waterloo and GERAS Centre for Aging Research are excited to announce the launch of four […]

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 […]

AFTER THE FRACTURE If you have recently broken a bone, you have come to the right place! The information that follows will help you to understand the pain that you […]

Tartines are open faced sandwiches and made with different types of ingredients to be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner!  When cooking for one or two these are perfect […]