Osteoporosis
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Articles, Fact Sheets, Pamphlets, Journals & Videos
PARL subscribes to the Gale Health and Wellness Resource Center database. This service is available free to anyone with a Library card. Not only can you access thousands of articles, pamphlets and fact sheets on various health topics but also informative video files. Below are links to a sampling of the many resources from the database available on the subject of Osteoporosis.
The Hidden Causes of Osteoporosis
When is Back Pain Osteoporosis?
Are you at Risk for Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis vs. Osteoarthritis: How Can You Tell The Difference?
Bone Density Tests: A Weapon Against Osteoporosis
Preventing Osteoporosis Fractures
Treating Osteoporosis: What are Your Options?
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Suggested Books
These books are just a small sample of books on the topic of osteoporosis from our collection. Please search the online catalogue for a more complete listing.
- Building bone vitality [electronic resource (EPUB eBook)] : a revolutionary diet plan to prevent bone loss and reverse osteoporosis
- I'm not slowing down [text (large print)]/ winning my battle with osteoporosis
- Mayo Clinic on Osteoporosis
- Strong women, strong bones: everything you need to know to prevent, and beat osteoporosis
- Beautiful bones without hormones: the revolutionary new diet and exercise program to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and keep your bones healthy and strong
- Osteoporosis for dummies
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Local Information, Organizations & Featured Links
Osteoporosis Canada - Nova Scotia Chapter
P.O. Box 20072
349 Herring Cove Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3R 2K9
Phone: (902) 479-2115
Email: novascotia@osteoporosis.ca
Osteoporosis Canada
Website:
http://www.osteoporosis.ca/
Health Connections Resource Centre
HEALTH CONNECTIONS in the People's Place Library.
283 Main Street,
Antigonish, NS B2G 2C3
Tel: (902) 863-7369
Fax: (902) 863-9318
Email: smithlj@gasha.nshealth.ca
Provides free health information and support.
Mayo Clinic on Osteoporosis
Website:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/osteoporosis/