June 2, 2021
June – Stroke
Stroke facts and warning signs A stroke occurs when the flow of blood to a part of the brain is cut off. This can be due to something (usually a blood clot) blocking the flow of blood to the brain... read more
May 3, 2021
May – Heart Health
Top 10 things you need to know about high blood pressure High blood pressure is a common health threat to Canadians. But aside from knowing that it’s somehow a bad thing, what do most people really know about it? Here... read more
April 9, 2021
April – Cancer / Oral Health
How food choices can affect your cancer risk Getting to the meat of the problem Juicy steaks and other red-meat dishes are culinary signatures in many western nations, including Canada. However, our appetite for beef and other fatty foods may... read more
March 8, 2021
March – Healthy Eating
Crack the Colour Code for Healthy Eating The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables A fruit and veggie market is a feast for the eyes as well as for the body. All the colours – the bright and sumptuous... read more
February 5, 2021
February – Heart Health
Multiple risk factors for heart disease Knowing your personal risk is the first step in identifying what you need to do to prevent heart disease. A wide variety of things can increase your risk of developing heart disease – some... read more
December 30, 2020
January – Quitting Smoking
Quit smoking Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health, which makes quitting smoking an ideal New Year’s resolution. It’s also a popular one – thousands of smokers resolve to quit every year. In fact, some smokers like the... read more
December 1, 2020
December – Happy Healthy Holidays!
Heartburn and the holidays Heartburn never gets invited to anyone’s holiday parties. But the burning pain still shows up to many a feast and celebration. That’s because the winter holidays overflow with heartburn-causing foods, drinks, and habits. Leave the party-pooping... read more
October 30, 2020
November – Diabetes
Diabetes and Healthy Living How to take care of yourself when you are sick When you are sick, it may be challenging to keep your blood glucose under control, as vomiting, nausea, stress hormones, and changes in eating may affect... read more
October 30, 2020
October – Cold & Flu
Beat the Flu Before it Beats You It seems to happen to you every year. You’re in the middle of working on a project, your boss appreciates your dedication, you’ve got a couple of great parties coming up – and... read more
September 2, 2020
September: Arthritis
Arthritis: a term for many disorders Arthritis is a general term for several chronic and painful joint disorders. It affects people in different ways, depending on the type. The two most common forms are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects about 1%... read more
August 19, 2020
August – Nutrition and Fitness
Crack the Colour Code for Healthy Eating The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables A fruit and veggie market is a feast for the eyes as well as for the body. All the colours – the bright and sumptuous reds,... read moreJuly 6, 2020
