PROTEIN Bone is made up of calcium, other minerals and protein, a nutrient that is necessary for building and repairing body tissues, including bones. Protein is an important nutrient for […]

VIDEO SERIES ON EXERCISE AND OSTEOPOROSIS Osteoporosis Canada has developed a video series on exercise and osteoporosis in partnership with the University of Waterloo and Geriatric Education and Research in […]

Now that spring is officially here, many of us are excitedly waiting until we can get outside and into our balcony or backyard gardens. The pandemic has made outdoor interests […]

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 […]

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) […]

Sitting Sitting tall in a perch position puts less strain on the spine than a slumped or slouched position. You may find it difficult at first to sit tall with […]

TOO FIT TO FRACTURE Evidence based recommendations to help reduce the risk of fractures Exercises for Healthy Bones The 2023 Clinical Practice Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis […]

Romosozumab EVENITY™ (romosozumab injection) Romosozumab, a sclerostin inhibitor, is the first new approach to the treatment of osteoporosis and fracture risk in almost a decade.Romosozumab (EVENITY™) significantly and rapidly (over […]

BONE MINERAL DENSITY TEST A BMD test can tell you whether or not you have osteoporosis Why Should I Get Tested? A risk factor assessment is an important first step […]