August 1, 2019
August Blog – Clean Your Medicine Cabinet
Clean Your Medicine Cabinet – Clear your chest. Your medicine chest or cabinet, that is. When was the last time you cleaned it out? If you’re a regular headache sufferer or live with someone who is, then your cabinet is... read more
June 1, 2019
June Blog – Stroke, are you at risk?
June – Stroke Are You At Risk For A Stroke? – Stroke is the third-largest killer of Canadian adults, after heart disease and cancer. It’s also the primary cause of physical disabilities and is second only to Alzheimer’s disease as... read more
May 2, 2019
May Blog – 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 more
April 1, 2019
April Blog – Cancer / Oral Health
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... read more
March 4, 2019
March Blog – Travel Health
March – Travel Health Medication on Vacation – First of all, to make sure you stay healthy when you take a trip, don’t leave your medications at home! Keep these tips in mind for managing your medications on the road:... read more
February 1, 2019
February Blog – Heart Health
February – Heart Health Heart Disease Risk Factors – There are several risk factors that increase the risk of developing heart disease or the risk that heart disease will worsen. Some risk factors are things you can change: they are... read more
January 7, 2019
January Blog – Smoking Relapse – Now What?
January – Smoking Keep on trying – 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... read more
December 3, 2018
December Blog – Celebrating With a Healthy Twist
December – Celebrating with a healthy twist Holiday survival guide – ‘Tis the season for feasting, drinking, and family gatherings! It’s too bad that these activities often come with some not-so-welcome guests: heartburn, hangovers and stress, which can dampen anyone’s... read more
November 1, 2018
November Blog – Diabetes
November – Diabetes Your diabetes care team – Who do you think is the most important member of your diabetes care team? Although all members of your diabetes care team are important, the answer is… you! The success of your... read more
October 4, 2018
October Blog – Cold & Flu
October – Cold & Flu Treating and preventing the seasonal flu – The normal treatment for flu is rest, plenty of liquids, and acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)* to help with headache, muscle aches, and fever. Children and teenagers... read more
September 1, 2018
September Blog – Arthritis
September: Arthritis Arthritis – Arthritis: a term for many disorders Over 4 million Canadians have some form of arthritis. In fact, it’s one of the leading causes of long-term disability in Canada today. Appropriate treatment, as well as learning how... read more
August 1, 2018
