Our bones are the largest reservoirs of calcium, harboring most of the calcium in our bodies (about 99%) in the form of calcium hydroxyapatite. Calcium is also found in teeth, the circulatory system, extracellular fluid, muscles and other tissues. It plays crucial roles such as regulating the tone of the blood vessels, production of hormones, intracellular signaling (communication of information within body cells), muscle contraction, nerve communication, among other functions.

Because of this critical role played by calcium, its normal blood concentration is tightly controlled by the body to a level of...

Diabetes is often referred to as the silent killer, and we want to highlight how diabetes can impact your health. Diabetes impact approximately 10% of Americans and Canadians, and studies show that the numbers are growing at an alarming rate. It is estimated that one in three U.S. children born in the year 2000 and onward will develop diabetes.

So what can we do to ensure that our future generations are safe from this chronic health condition? Please keep reading to learn about what diabetes is, how it occurs in the body, who is affected by it,...

As we age, we come to understand more than ever the value of looking after our health. We recognize that a healthy body and mind can often lead to a better overall lifestyle and wellbeing. What’s not often discussed, however, is how our bone density diminishes over time— a critical factor that determines our overall health and wellness.

This month, we are recognizing World Osteoporosis Day. We want to raise the awareness of osteoporosis, a disease that impacts the lives of 14 million Americans and Canadians, with additionally 44 million Americans at increased risk of developing this “silent disease” over...