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Bone health, osteoporosis and fractures
Elderly people and postmenopausal women are at increased risk of osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become weak or brittle. According to Osteoporosis Canada, at least one in three women and one in five men will suffer from an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime. The most common sites of osteoporotic fracture are the wrist, spine, shoulder and hip.
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3 evidence-based benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables
Research makes the case for not skipping out on fruits and vegetables. -
Rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions and exercise: Getting on track with wearable activity trackers
We can all use a helping hand from time to time. Being more physically active is one area where some of us need that extra assistance and motivation. Wearable activity trackers may be a source of support for people living with a rheumatic and/or musculoskeletal disease who are looking to increase their activity levels. -
Better bone health: An apple a day to keep fractures away?
Peppers, and tomatoes, and grapes. Oh my! If you’re looking for strategies to help protect your bones against breaks, see what the research has to say about fruit and vegetable intake. -
Fact or fiction: Research reveals the truth about common supplements
There are many claims out there about the health benefits of dietary supplements, but not all claims are backed by evidence. Talk to your health care provider about which supplements may be beneficial to you. -
Watch your step! Fall prevention for seniors living in the community
For seniors still living at home, falls are a concern. Fortunately, exercise alone or in combination with other fall prevention strategies can help keep one’s feet firmly planted on the ground. -
Past-menopause? Exercise your way to better bone health
For women, menopause is an inevitable part of aging, as is bone loss to some extent. But there are things you can do to improve or preserve your bone density and slow down bone loss. Surprise... it’s exercise! -
Feeling unsteady? Exercise can help prevent falls in long-term care
Feeling off-balance? Stand up to falls with exercise. Exercise combined with other fall prevention strategies is a promising way to lower the rate of falls in older adults living in long-term care. -
Worried about breaking a bone? 5 tips you should know before it happens
Breaking up may be hard to do, but breaking a bone is easy – especially as we age. Get tips on how to protect yourself. -
Irregular heartbeat a possible side effect of osteoporosis medication
Bisphosphonates are drugs that help increase bone strength in people with osteoporosis. They are effective, but may also contribute to irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation). -
Broken hip? Home-based rehabilitation may help get you moving again
Rehabilitation programs to improve mobility, function, balance and strength help patients recover faster and avoid long-term disability after hip surgery. -
Vitamin D and calcium: A dynamic duo in the maintenance of strong bones
Calcium and vitamin D supplements help keep bones healthy and may reduce the risk of bone breaks in older adults.
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