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Issue: BCMJ, Vol. 43, No. 8, November 2001, page(s) 452-457 Articles Suzanne Montemuro, MD, CCFP Current knowledge from the extensive arsenal of treatment options for the symptoms of menopause can help physicians address the concerns of women in midlife. Lifestyle modification for the relief of the symptoms of...

Are Today’s Adolescents at risk for Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a preventable, potentially debilitating disease characterized by low bone density and increased bone fragility that affects millions of people. Dietary intake of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D is critical during this life stage for optimal bone growth;...

What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis (which means "porous bones") is the most common bone disease in Canada and the United States, affecting as much as 50 percent of the population over age 65. As people age, they experience an increase in bone loss in relation to bone...