The Health and Bone website was developed to provide a reliable source of education and information for Canadians interested in learning about osteoporosis and bone health. The content of this website has been approved and reviewed by SIGMA (Special Interest Group on Menopause and Aging), an independent, multidisciplinary group of family physicians and specialists dedicated to advancing women's health during and after menopause by providing women with comprehensive, up-to-date information. Visit the website at www.sigmamenopause.com. Many thanks to Dr. Chui Kin Yuen, Dr. Christine Derzko, Dr. Elaine Jolly, Dr. David Kendler, Dr. Brent Kvern and Dr. Marla Shapiro. Special thanks to Dr. Shapiro for contributing her expertise and authoring our Bone Matters column.
We would also like to thank Erin Billowits, Certified Older Fitness Expert and owner of Toronto's Vintage Fitness; Dr. Keri-Leigh Cassidy, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University; Margaret Martin, Registered Physiotherapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Nicole Shuckett, Registered Dietician.