Osteoporosis and Men
Osteoporosis—it’s a term that is more likely to conjure up images of older women than of men. But it is a problem that will affect about 20 percent of Canadian men eventually. Men in the dark Most men...
View ArticlePrevent Osteoporosis
At some point during their lives, at least one in three women will develop an osteoporotic fracture. However, osteoporosis is not just a woman’s disease: at least one in five men will also suffer from...
View ArticleFractured a Bone?
Although bone fractures are fairly common and may seem relatively simple, they pose a significant burden on the person affected. There’s also the possibility of poor bone and tissue healing. In fact,...
View ArticleBuilding Buff Bones
Our 206 bones are dynamic living tissue. Within our bones, there is a balance between the cells that build up bone and those that tear it down. Both processes are essential for optimal bone health....
View ArticleZinc
Nutrients such as vitamins C and D and phytochemicals such as curcumin have been hailed as anticancer, antiaging superstars, garnering attention from the media and health- conscious consumers. Now...
View ArticleBeautiful Bones
November is Osteoporosis Month in Canada. Health experts have good reason to shine the spotlight on this crippling disease—during their lifetime at least one in three women in Canada and one in five...
View ArticleSupport Your Foundation
Canadians are living longer than ever before, with average life expectancy now topping 80 years. Implicit in our desire to live longer is a need to lead healthier lives, free of pain and illness for...
View ArticleSit Up Straight
We’re often told to sit up straight, type with our feet flat against the floor, and keep our shoulders relaxed. Thanks to the field of ergonomics, we now have these tips—and plenty of others—that help...
View ArticleMen and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis has generally been considered a women’s disease. Yet 20 percent of men will suffer a broken bone from osteoporosis. By 2050, the number of male sufferers over the age of 70 is expected to...
View ArticleWe Need to Nurture Lifelong Bone and Joint Health
We all dream of a long and vibrant life. And, in Canada, we’re living longer than ever before, with average life expectancy now topping 80 years. Long and vibrant lives imply healthy lives free of...
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