IMPACT REPORT 2017 “I thought my active lifestyle would insulate me from such things.” Colm MEET JOANNE & COLM When Joanne Kelly was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2007, she wished […]

IMPACT REPORT 2020 – 2021 __________   PATIENT STORYJOYCE CRAWFORD Joyce’s father had osteoporosis and even though her grandmother wasn’t formally diagnosed, she had signs of the disease including her […]

Impact Report IMPACT REPORT 2022 – 2023 2022 – 2023 __________   My Story My Story Karen Noel After 25 years as a teacher, many of them working with special […]

Exercise Exercise is an important step towards protecting your bones Exercise is for everyone including individuals diagnosed with osteoporosis, including those who have had a spine or hip fracture. If […]

On September 29, 2015, two research articles were published online in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) concerning the effect of calcium intake on bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture reduction. […]

Medications that can Cause Bone Loss, Falls and/or Fractures A variety of medications can increase bone loss and/or fall risk: Synthetic Glucocorticoids (e.g. Prednisone) Glucocorticoids are produced naturally by the […]

Osteoporosis Canada helps educate Canadians on the importance of bone health and improve the quality of life for those diagnosed with osteoporosis. Many supporters of Osteoporosis Canada find peace of […]

Osteoporosis Canada’s overall position statement in response to this study: This study did not specifically address the vitamin D requirements of individuals with osteoporosis, those with risk factors for osteoporotic […]

Medical Conditions that can Cause Bone Loss, Falls and/or Fractures A variety of diseases or conditions can increase bone loss and/or fall risk. Some of the more common examples are […]