September 1, 2017
September Blog – Arthritis: a term for many disorders
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, 2017
August Blog – Nutrition and Fitness
August – Nutrition and Fitness Nutrition and Fitness – Only about 15% of Canadians get enough regular physical activity. But it’s easier than you may think. Read on for exercise and nutrition tips to stay active and fit. Why... read more
July 3, 2017
July Blog – Sun Care / Healthy Skin
July – Sun Care / Healthy Skin Healthy Skin by the Numbers – Your skin shields your body from the world. Repay the favour by following these healthy habits and skincare strategies 6 habits that help your skin Your skin... read more
June 1, 2017
June Blog – Stroke
June – Stroke Why is Stroke Risk Reduction so Important? – Every year, over 50,000 Canadians have a stroke. Will you be one of them? Find out if you are at risk of stroke, how a stroke could affect your... read more
May 5, 2017
May Blog – Asthma
May – Asthma Parent power fights asthma – If a friend or family member has asthma, help them learn to manage their asthma, be familiar with their asthma treatment plan, and know what to do in case of an asthma... read more
May 4, 2017
April Blog – Sleep, getting a good nights worth
April – Sleep: Getting a Good Night’s Worth Sleep: Getting a Good Night’s Worth – Like good nutrition and exercise, adequate sleep is part of a healthy lifestyle. Sleep deprivation is an unrecognized cause of many problems, including accidents, illness,... read more
March 1, 2017
March Blog – Nutrition
March – Nutrition Serving size savvy – Most of us are aware of Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide and its recommendations to eat a certain number of servings from each food group each day. But what makes up a serving?... read more
January 23, 2017
January Blog – Successfully Quit Smoking
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 12, 2016
December Blog – Celebrating during the Holidays
December – Celebrating with a healthy twist Happy Healthy Holidays! – Savour the flavours of the season – without overdoing it! The rush of the winter holidays can make it challenging to stick to good nutritional habits. Many things can... read more
February 1, 2017
February Blog – Heart Health
February – Heart Health Putting the cuffs on hypertension – Have you been tested for high blood pressure? Your doctor may put a cuff on your arm as part of a routine check-up to test your blood pressure. High blood... read more
November 3, 2016
November Blog – Diabetes
November – Diabetes Eating out with diabetes – Whatever the state of our health, we all love to dine out with friends and family now and then. Or in a rush, we’ll pick up a slice of pizza or a... read more
October 5, 2016
