Throughout a full life with family and a demanding career, I did my best to stay fit, eat well and keep on top of health issues. But I did not […]

OUR PATIENT NETWORK COPN: The Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network COPN, the Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network, is the patient arm of Osteoporosis Canada, a national network of people living with osteoporosis. […]

LIVING WELL WITH OSTEOPOROSIS Managing osteoporosis to live a full and active life You Are Not Alone It is common to feel anxious about your health or lifestyle when diagnosed […]

FRACTURE RISK ASSESSMENT Determining your risk of breaking a bone Rather than relying solely on the results of a bone mineral density (BMD) test to make treatment decisions for osteoporosis, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bending With A Neutral Spine When you bend over or lean forward to brush your teeth or wash your face at the bathroom sink or do other similar activities, it […]

Today, most people consume too much protein at dinner and not enough at breakfast. In recent years, scientific studies have shown that a balanced consumption of protein throughout the day […]

Do you Know Your Risk? For most Canadians, everyday staircases, sidewalks and park slopes are nothing to be feared.