How strong are your bones risks and tips
This piece explains osteoporosis, its prevalence in Canadians over 50, and how peak bone density is reached by age 20 with decline afterward. It lists strong predictors like prolonged cortisone use and early menopause, plus risk factors and lifestyle changes to reduce fracture risk. It advises medical assessment and bone density testing.
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Osteoporosis Society of Canada
Rural Innovations bus tour to Manitoba communities
The Northwest Rural Women's Conference launches a two day bus tour March 14 and 15 visiting Portage la Prairie Swan River Roblin and Dauphin with stops at McCreary Plumas Gladstone Portage MacGregor Arden Minnedosa and Roblin Hear from Maple Syrup producer Bob Gass Plumas Inn operator Jason Denbow Mekewin Industries Gift Shop owner Eileen Clark and other local businesses Includes talks on marketing 2000 style and ecotourism ends with stops in Dauphin Roblin Swan River.
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Northwest Rural Women's Conference
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Portage la Prairie
Swan River
Roblin
Dauphin
Bob Gass
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Gass
Plumas
Jason Denbow
Plumas Inn
Ates
Mekewin Industries
Gladstone
Eileen Clark
Clarke
Eileen
Bev Fenwick
Northend Entreprises
Portage
Minnedosa
Manitoba Agriulture
Russell
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