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We congratulate our Bone Ambassadors
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1 March 2010 Osteoporosis New Zealand congratulates Caroline Meyer and Georgina Earl (nee Evers-Swindell) on receiving the country's top sporting accolade – the Westpac Halberg Awards 'Sports Champion of the Decade 2000-2009'. Continue reading →
Osteoporosis New Zealand funds research
10 December 2009 The Auckland Bone Research Group has recently completed a small study of calcium supplementation in men, following their recent discovery that heart attacks were more frequent in women over the age of 70 years who take calcium supplements. Continue reading →
Extraordinary Dunedin resident awarded
15 October 2009 Robin, 86, was one of three New Zealanders to receive an award at the Osteoporosis New Zealand You Deserve a Medal ceremony in Parliament last night. The awards - open to all New Zealanders aged 65 and over - aim to encourage older people to stay physically active – a key contributor to maintaining bone health. Continue reading →
Extraordinary Aucklander awarded
11 October 2009 Lillian, 97, was one of three New Zealanders to receive an award at the Osteoporosis New Zealand You Deserve a Medal ceremony in Parliament last night. The awards - open to all New Zealanders aged 65 and over - aim to encourage older people to stay physically active – a key contributor to maintaining bone health. Continue reading →
Extraordinary Russell resident awarded
11 October 2009 Lyndsay was one of three New Zealanders to receive an award at the Osteoporosis New Zealand You Deserve a Medal ceremony in Parliament last night. The awards - open to all New Zealanders aged 65 and over - aim to encourage older people to stay physically active – a key contributor to maintaining bone health. news item. Continue reading →
