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Menopause is associated with a range of symptoms which may affect quality of life as well may increase an individual’s risk of chronic conditions such as osteoporosis or cardiovascular disease.  Menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats. Sleep issues, mood symptoms and others are no joke and it’s not something that women have to “endure” as part of aging. The experience of menopause will vary from individual to individual. Luckily there are a number of options to help manage menopause symptoms.

Join Dr. Nese Yuksel, pharmacist and current president of the Canadian Menopause Society as she discusses evidence-based information on perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause, how do each affect the body, increased health risks, dispelling myths, treatments, how to talk to your healthcare providers and more.

Protein is an important nutrient for your health. It helps build and repair bones and muscles but there is much more to know about why protein is needed for good overall health.

Join Osteoporosis Canada for The Importance of Protein with Lucia Weiler, RD who explores the significance of protein for bone and muscle health, how animal and plant proteins differ, the vital role of amino acids and how to easily integrate protein into a balanced eating pattern.

Lupus is a chronic disease with a variety of symptoms caused by inflammation in one or more parts of the body. Having a condition like Lupus can be a risk factor associated with osteoporosis and related fractures.  Join Dr. Carrie Ye and Dr. Stephanie Keeling as they discuss the connection between Lupus and Bone Health.

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A diet rich in vitamins and minerals including calcium, protein, fibre and other nutrients provides what is needed for more than just good physical health. Join us for Nutrition, Mental Health and Bone Health with Doug Cook, RDN MHSc who will discuss how your state of mind impacts your osteoporosis risk and how nutrition can affect your overall mental health.

There are many questions for those taking osteoporosis medications and treatments including why they are being prescribed, concerns over side effects and the importance of sticking to a medication schedule. Join OC and Teri Charrois, a pharmacist who works in a multidisciplinary osteoporosis clinic in the Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta and is a member of Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific Advisory Council (SAC).

Bone Health is important throughout our lifecycle with most of us reaching peak bone mass by age 30. Bone-healthy behaviours are important from an early age in order to optimize bone health. As we age, we lose bone mass and may become at-risk for osteoporosis and related fractures.

Registered Dietitian Shelly Hagen discusses how bone building nutrients affect each stage of life and how best to meet nutritional needs supporting strong and healthy bones.