Frequently Asked Questions
• Heart disease is the number one killer of women in North America
• Osteoporosis - bone loss is rapid in the first 5 years post menopause
• Cancer of the breast, lung, colorectal, uterus, ovarian
We can reduce our risk for these diseases by the choices we make. If these diseases are a part of our life, there are things we can do to live well in spite of the disease.
Check Out these Websites to Find Out How
Heart and Stroke Foundation
www.heartandstroke.ca
Osteoporosis Canada
www.osteoporosis.ca
Canadian Cancer Society
www.cancer.ca
Improving Women's Lives Through Better Health in Mid-Life and Beyond