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Falls Can Be Disabling - Think Prevention
About one-third of Canadians 65 years of age or older will fall this year. The broken bones that may result
can be disabling. People with osteoporosis need to be aware that falls can be very serious, and could affect
their way of life... 
Talking with Your Doctor
Speaking with your doctor is the best way for you to better understand your own risk for the disease, as
well as prevention and treatment options. Many people find that talking with their doctor about osteoporosis
is difficult, sometimes because they aren't sure what they need to discuss...
Calcium Absorption and Bone Health
Bone is a living part of our body and, as such, needs constant nourishment. Calcium has multiple
functions in the body. Primary is its contribution to skeletal strength and integrity.
Read this informative article
(Calcium and Bone Absorbtion by Ina Ilse) on how calcium is regulated in the body
and contributes to bone health (requires Adobe Acrobat ).
>> Read our past
newsletters to find many more tips on living well with osteoporosis
>> Get more tips from Osteoporosis
Canada on living well with osteoporosis (this link will take you away from the COPN part
of the site. You may use the "Back" button on your browser to return to the COPN site).
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