Zoe Bond, Dana Li and Rebecca Wills Diabetes and Fracture Risk Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a condition that affects the hormone insulin, resulting in high blood sugar […]

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS A disease that develops without any symptoms. The First Warning Sign of Osteoporosis is Frequently A Fracture Osteoporosis is a disease that takes years to develop without […]

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 […]

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 […]

BROKEN BONES A broken bone maybe be a warning sign of osteoporosis. A Broken Bone is Called A Fracture and May be a Warning Sign of Osteoporosis! If you currently have […]

Each year, Alberta Health Services (the province wide, fully-integrated health system in Alberta) recognizes exceptional accomplishments by teams across the province through the President’s Excellence Awards.  Alberta’s Fracture Liaison Service […]

How to Minimize the Harmful Effects Of Medications And Other Medical Conditions On Bone Talk To Your Doctor If you are taking any medications or suffer from any medical conditions […]

Christine Thomas was only 42 when, bending to lift her newborn daughter, she fractured her spine. Diagnosed with five vertebral fractures as a result of unsuspected osteoporosis, she had no idea of the painful and transformative road she would have to travel to build stronger bones and reclaim her life.

Prepared and reviewed by members of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada Calcium is essential for the achievement and maintenance of normal bone health. The current daily requirements for […]