We all know what osteoporosis is - a loss of bone mineral density in the skeletal system - but why should you be concerned about your osteoporosis risk? 1. Its occurrence is relatively common in certain age groups a. About one in two women and up to...
Top 12 questions to address with your provider regarding hormones, midlife and general health. Based on my age, when can I expect symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, and what are the symptoms? What can I do to relieve and address my menopausal symptoms such as...
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...