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24 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 9, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Understanding Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is widely thought to be an inevitable part of aging, especially in women. In order to dispel this myth it is vital that Oakvillians realize the complexity of this disease. Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mass and the deterioration of bone tissue. Overtime, bones will become increasingly fragile with a high risk of fracture. This disease has earned the nickname "silent thief", as it strikes without symptoms, and usually isn't diagnosed until a fracture occurs. Approximately 1.4 million Canadians suffer with this debilitating disease and while it is true that a high percentage of suffers are women over 50, osteoporosis can strike either men or women at any age.The exact cause of this disease is yet to be discovered, however there are several major risk factors including early menopause, family history, and vertebral compression fracture. Minor risk factors include rheumatoid arthritis, excessive alcohol or caffeine consumption, smoking, and low calcium intake. As with many such diseases, the best defense is early prevention. By starting to properly care for your bones in your youth and early adulthood you are decreasing your chances of developing her Health problems in the future. You can strengthen your bones and increase your overall health by eating a well balanced diet, rich in nutrients. Following Canada's Food Guide is an excellent way to ensure a proper diet. Calcium is vital to building bone strength. Ninety nine percent of your body's calcium is actually stored in your bones. A calcium-rich diet requires 2-4 servings of dairy each day- this means eating and drinking lots of milk, cheese, and yogurt. Vitamin D is just as important as calcium when it comes to maintaining your bones. Vitamin D assists the body in absorbing calcium. Exposure to sunlight prompts our bodies to produce its own vitamin D, but it can also be found in foods such as milk, and oily fish (salmon and sardines). Exercise will also help to keep your bones their strongest. You should aim at about 30 minutes of physical activity each day for best results. Your bones are important, and require proper care. Treat your body right and start working towards a brighter future for your bones- they'll thank you for it. 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Well, at least not until Monday. This Mothers Day surprise your mom with a special meal (your treat, of course!) at one of Oakville's fabulous restaurants. For many families, dining out on mom's special day is a long-lived tradition. Innumerable breakfasts, brunches, lunches and dinners will be served to cherished mothers across Oakville this Sunday. Deciding on the perfect restaurant to celebrate the woman that gave you life isn't always easy, and Oakvillian sons and daughters are running out of time! Restaurants are overflowing with reservations from all over town. If you're heart is set on eating out this Sunday, you'd better act fast! Oakville has a wide variety of restaurants to choose from. Perhaps your family is rich with heritage- or maybe you just Continued on Page 25 have a taste for something different. Oakville and the OAKVILLE'S AWARD WINNING Dining in Oakville $23.95 For Brunch Reservations Please Call 905-842-5000 590 Argus Road, Oakville www.hioakville.com OPEN FOR MOTHER'S DAY Patio Open Book Now for Mother's Day Reser vations L.L.B.O. Come celebrate Mother's Day all week long. From May 13 to May 20th Montfort will be elebrating Mother's Day. reat Mom to a delicious nch or dinner any time uring the week and she receives a FREE GIFT. T 376 Iroquois Shore Road (at Trafalgar & the QEW) Thank you Oakville Beaver readers for choosing us your gold medal winner for Japanese Restaurant. 905-845-7937 Online menu: www.MontfortRestaurants.com Sun.-Thurs. 11am - 3am Fri. & Sat. 11am - 4am 360 DUNDAS STREET E., UNIT B11 905.257.3183 · DINE IN · TAKE OUT · DELIVERY TRAFALGAR & DUNDAS (IN THE LONGO'S PLAZA) L.L.B.O.