Osteoporosis is often associated with women. As such, it is often underdiagnosed and untreated in the male population. However, one in five men will sustain one or more osteoporotic fractures in their lifetime.[i] Moreover, recent research has demonstrated that men were more subject to develop post-major-fractures complications often leading [...]
Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease. Over time, brain cells slowly get destroyed impacting thinking ability and memory - even movement can decline overtime. The process is irreversible and eventually grows severe enough to interfere with daily activities of living. As Alzheimer’s progresses, caregivers (whether its family members [...]
Falls are a leading cause of injury in the elderly. With significant physical, emotional, and financial impacts on both individuals and healthcare systems, fall prevention for seniors is a priority globally. Evidence suggests that interventions like physiotherapy, regular exercise, and environment modification are key in preventing falls in the [...]
Osteoporosis is a condition that makes bones thinner and less dense than they should be. Our chances of developing osteoporosis increases as we age, which coupled with other factors can lead to falls. Exercise-based interventions can have shown to have a tremendous impact on falls prevention. In this article, we [...]
