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Written by Andres Palomino

Published: 03 May 2016

Heart and Stroke Foundation (H&S) defines heart disease as a group of conditions affecting the structure and functions of the heart. Coronary artery disease is the most common of these conditions and occurs when blood vessels in your heart become blocked or narrowed, preventing oxygen-rich blood from reaching your heart.   It can cause chest pain (called angina) or even a heart attack.

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Written by Andres Palomino

Published: 03 May 2016

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by the exaggerated loss of bone mass and poor bone quality. Osteoporosis causes the bones to become fragile and susceptible to fracture. The most common sites of osteoporotic fracture are the wrist, spine, shoulder and hip.

Progressive bone loss is a normal part of human aging (Osteopenia). Peak bone mass is achieved between 25 and 35 years of age. Bone is lost at a rate of approximately one percent per year. Men achieve a higher peak bone mass than women, so have a greater reserve. Also, women experience 10-15 year of accelerated bone mass loss following menopause. Osteoporosis Canada, indicate that over 80% of all fractures in people 50+ are caused by osteoporosis. In fact, osteoporosis causes 70-90% of 30,000 hip fractures annually.

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