Osteoporosis Month

November is National Osteoporosis Month. Osteoporosis can affect people at almost any age, but in Canada it is most common among those who are age 50+. Two million Canadians are affected by osteoporosis, and at least one in three women and one in five men will break a bone due to osteoporosis in their lifetime, according to Osteoporosis Canada.

Keeping our bones healthy is an often-overlooked but very important part of our overall health and wellness. Fortunately, there are a number of things we can do to positively impact our bone health and prevent low bone mass and the deterioration of bone tissue – also known as osteoporosis.

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