Calcium Rich Foods Calcium: An Important Nutrient That Builds Stronger Bones Bone is living tissue, constantly renewing itself. Although bone is strong and relatively flexible, everyday wear and tear causes […]

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 […]

The Accessible Canada Directorate within Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has engaged Quorus Consulting Group to conduct the second cycle of public opinion research measuring Canadians’ awareness and experience(s) […]

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 […]

It is well known that calcium is a necessary nutrient because it plays an essential role in human health, not only for bone development but also for the heart, muscle […]

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 Canada is saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Timothy M. Murray, founding member of Osteoporosis Canada. Dr. Murray was the Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of […]

Dr. Marla Shapiro spoke at the recent CNS Day at World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (WCO-IOF-ESCEO Paris 2019) on patient empowerment. Watch this short video where Dr. […]

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.