Risk Factors At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will break a bone from osteoporosis. Did you know? Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart […]

ABOUT THE DISEASE What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly, quietly weakens bones, often going undiagnosed – even when it breaks them. Osteoporosis is caused by low bone […]

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 […]

After The Fracture Table Of Contents Introduction General Information About Pain After A Fracture Three Stages of Pain from a Fracture Acute Pain – Immediately after a Fracture Sub-acute Pain […]

Last week, Osteoporosis Canada heard a news story that suggested that there is an increased risk of developing osteonecrosis of bone if you are taking a bisphosphonate medication for osteoporosis. […]

This is a great recipe that uses pantry staples for a quick and delicious meal. Join Emily Richards, PHEc for a cooking demo where she will show us how to prepare […]

St. Michael’s Hospital celebrates the 20th anniversary of the establishment of FLS St. Michael’s Hospital celebrates the 20th anniversary of the establishment of FLS St. Michael’s Hospital (SMH) in Toronto […]

Cook with OC Cook with OC Osteoporosis Canada is providing strategies, new ideas and recipes to help you get the bone building nutrients needed for bone health. Nutrition is a […]

Sleeping well is vital for our overall health and well-being. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends adults get 7 to 9 hours of sleep, however, getting quality sleep as […]