April 1, 2022
April – Cancer / Oral Health
Oral care and cancer treatment Cancer treatment can affect your oral health, even if you are not being treated specifically for the mouth. Radiation therapy to the neck and head area and chemotherapy help treat cancer, but they can also... read more
March 2, 2022
March – Travel
Travelling During the COVID-19 Pandemic As the COVID-19 situation evolves, you may have found yourself browsing travel websites and vlogs more than just a few times. Here are a few tips to consider while you’re making plans for your next... read more
February 3, 2022
February 2022 – Heart Health
High blood pressure and lifestyle changes Lowering your blood pressure means making lifestyle changes, including increasing your daily physical activity and making healthy food choices. Your doctor may recommend several of these changes to reach your target, possibly in combination... read more
October 5, 2021
October – Cold & Flu
The at-risk flu patient: what you can do Everyone is at risk for getting the flu. However, there is a group of people who are at higher risk for serious complications and severe infection. This group includes: young children under... read more
August 4, 2021
August – Nutrition and Fitness
Foods to fuel fitness How much protein? Despite what many active people think, protein from foods like meat, chicken, eggs, or fish is not an important source of fuel for exercise. While weight lifters and long-distance runners may need a... read moreMay 11, 2020
May – Heart Health
May – Heart Health Heart disease is the leading killer of Canadians. There are some risk factors you can’t change, such as family history, age, and race. However, there are many important risk factors that you can work on: high... read moreMay 11, 2020
April – Cancer / Oral Health
According to the American Cancer Society, if you engage in moderate-to-vigorous exercise five days a week, typically for 45 minutes each time, it may protect against colorectal and other forms of cancer. To keep your intestines healthy and at lower... read more
March 2, 2020
Travel Immunization Facts
Travel Immunization Facts The Facts Immunizations are among the most important and effective ways to prevent travel-related infections. Immunizations for travel include: the routine childhood or adult immunizations that you would receive in Canada those that are required to cross... read more
February 13, 2020
February – Heart Health
Heart disease: 10 things you should know Heart disease can cause different symptoms in women. Although women experience classic symptoms of heart disease such as chest pain, nausea, sweating, and other symptoms, women also experience other symptoms. For example, women... read more
January 2, 2020
January – Smoking
Have you tried quitting smoking and then relapsed? It’s normal for people to need a few tries before successfully remaining tobacco-free. Relapse regret There’s no doubt about it, quitting smoking isn’t easy. Relapses often happen. If you can’t stay away... read more
November 1, 2019
November – Diabetes
Your Diabetes Care Team It is not clear what all the exact risk factors are for type 1 diabetes, although it is known that if other people in your family have type 1 diabetes, you are at higher risk for... read more
October 2, 2019
