December 6, 2019
December – Happy Healthy Holidays!
Stay Stress-free this Holiday Season Stress piles up around the holidays. What should be a time of peace, joy, and giving can become a time of hurrying, rushing, and worrying. It’s important to find a way to balance holiday stress... read moreNovember 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 moreOctober 2, 2019
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 with flu shouldn’t take ASA or... read moreSeptember 17, 2019
Fall Meal Planning
Fall can be a super busy time of year—kids go back to school, and it takes everyone some time to settle in to the routine of homework, sports, and after school activities. All this added bustle can stretch time even... read moreSeptember 9, 2019
September: Arthritis
Over 6 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 to manage this chronic condition, can go a long way... read moreAugust 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 moreJuly 15, 2019
July – Sun Care / Healthy Skin
Taking care of your skin – Healthy skin is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle – and vice versa. For good skin care, start developing healthy habits that protect your skin from the outside and the inside. Drink plenty... read moreJune 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 moreMay 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 moreApril 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 moreMarch 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 moreFebruary 1, 2019