Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes bone weakness. It occurs when the body loses too much bone or produces too little bone. The disorder affects nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 8 men in Canada over 50 years old. It causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually around the world. The word […]

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November 2024 is Osteoporosis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about this “silent disease” that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures. Osteoporosis often progresses without noticeable symptoms until a bone breaks, making early detection and prevention crucial. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis happens when the creation of new bone doesn’t keep up […]

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If you have chronic kidney disease and use Prolia (denosumab), make an appointment with your doctor ASAP to discuss which medication regimen is best for you. The FDA recently announced that osteoporosis patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at higher risk of developing dangerously low calcium levels (known as hypocalcemia) if they use Prolia. […]

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Often recognized as an aging disorder, bone loss can affect a variety of age groups, and is not to be considered a hopeless part of aging. Medical conditions like eating disorders and menopause and lifestyle factors like a lack of exercise and a poor diet can cause a loss of bone mass or increase the […]

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Bones serve several essential functions in the body, including storing minerals, protecting organs, providing structure, and producing blood cells. As we get older, our bodies begin to lose bone mass, which is harder to replace. For this reason, bone health is imperative. Maintaining good bone health is important to support daily function and prevent musculoskeletal […]

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What are the best foods to promote bone health? A healthy balanced diet, combined with proper exercise, is recommended to promote bone health from childhood to old age.1 Maintaining a healthy body weight is recommended to avoid being exposed to higher risk of bone fractures.1 In particular, the NHS recommends calcium, vitamin D to promote […]

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Like all organs in the human body, our bones are constantly undergoing remodelling.1 This process is mainly mediated by cells known as osteoclasts and osteoblasts.1 Osteoclasts are responsible for the breakdown of bone while osteoblasts function to build bone by producing key components, particularly hydroxyapatite.1 Up to 70% of bone contains hydroxyapatite, which is a […]

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Osteoporosis is often a concern for postmenopausal women. Bone mineral density can decrease with age, and the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures increases. But is there anything that can be done to impact these risks and how does exercise affect bone mineral density?  Many research studies have investigated whether exercise is able to improve […]

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