This report provides a national overview on diagnosed osteoporosis, related fractures and the osteoporosis care gap among Canadians 40 years and older.  It reports on administrative data from the Canadian […]

Osteoporosis Canada is saddened to learn of the passing of Canada’s head of state and the longest-reigning British monarch, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

NUTRITION Nutrition, especially calcium, plays an important role in preventing osteoporosis. In people who have healthy bones, adequate calcium intake on a daily basis is necessary to maintain bone health. […]

Shayla Mueller and Veronique Murphy What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi is a type of exercise that originally began as a martial art in China hundreds of years ago. It […]

Latest News Clinical Practice Guideline – Top 2023 Article on CMAJ.ca January 29, 2024 On October 10, 2023 a new guideline on the management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention was […]

SAC Members and Research MD, PHD LaetitiaMichou Dr. Michou has completed her medicine studies at the University of Angers (France), her Rheumatology residency at the Denis Diderot-Paris VII University (France) […]

Members of Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific Advisory Council would like announce this year’s Lindy Fraser Award winner as chosen by the members of the SAC. Osteoporosis Canada established this award in 1993 […]

Horizon Health Network’sDr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital Horizon Health Network’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention Funds New Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) Program in Fredericton, NB […]

Gradually Increasing Activity: Recovery Guidelines Your doctor may recommend that you intersperse rest with periods of standing or walking throughout the day. You can start with even a few minutes […]