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 […]

Spine Fractures Broken bones in the spine are referred to as vertebral compression fractures or spine fractures. The spine is one of the most common sites of broken bones as […]

Hip Fractures Hip fractures from osteoporosis are usually the result of a fall and most commonly occur in people in their late 70s or 80s. A broken hip will require hospitalization and […]

General Information About Pain After A Fracture Pain is the body’s natural response when a bone breaks. Both the fracture and any injuries to the body tissue near the fracture […]

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 […]

Everything Seasoned Greek Yogurt Bagels & Spread Ingredients Herbed Greek Yogurt Bagel Spread Prep time: 5 minutes Refrigerate: 1 dayServes/Yield: about 2 cups (500 mL) 1 tub (650 g) Oikos […]

Although falls can happen to anyone, fall prevention is especially important for the elderly and individuals with osteoporosis who have a higher risk of breaking a bone during a fall, […]

Ingredients   Preparation * Preparing Dried Chickpeas Rinse chickpeas and remove any shrivelled or broken chickpeas (look them over). Step 1: Soaking Soak chickpeas for 12 hours or overnight and […]

It is possible to travel safely and enjoyably with osteoporosis, but there are precautions that need to be taken, as well as those related to the pandemic. More tips and […]