Many people wonder if they may be lactose intolerant, but unfortunately there’s a lot of misinformation out there, which leads to lots of confusion! Most importantly, having a lactose intolerance […]

HORMONE THERAPY (HT) Estrogen plays such an important role in maintaining bone. Hormone Therapy (HT) or estrogen/progesterone, is commonly used to relieve the symptoms of menopause. However, because estrogen plays […]

Prepared and reviewed by members of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada – Updated August 6, 2013 Calcitonin is a hormone found naturally in our bodies. A synthetic form […]

Osteoporosis Canada continues to advise Canadians to meet the Institute of Medicine established daily calcium requirement of 1000 -1200 mg, from dietary sources preferably, and to use supplements if this […]

SECONDARY OSTEOPOROSIS Medications and medical conditions can increase the risk of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures. Drugs and Diseases that can Cause Bone Loss, Falls and/or Fractures There are several well […]

Lupus is a chronic disease with a variety of symptoms caused by inflammation in one or more parts of the body. Having a condition like Lupus can be a risk […]

The pilot announced by the Canadian Celiac Association has been officially extended until March 31, 2024 and allows Ontario residents to be screened for celiac disease among other tests at […]

Yoga has many benefits to mind, body and spirit. But for someone with osteoporosis or at risk of a broken bone, there are some movements that should be modified or […]

One of the most common questions I get from people with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis is can I do yoga? Yoga is defined as “a system of physical postures, […]