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Back to School - Coughs, Colds and Covid-19
Back to School - Coughs, Colds and Covid-19 For decades, the return of kids to classrooms has marked the beginning of the “cough and cold season” i... -
When it Comes to Matters of the Heart, Women are Different
It’s true, when it comes to cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes heart disease, stroke, heart failure, angina, heart attack and atrial fi... -
Are you Aging Successfully?
In 2016, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) declared there were more Canadian seniors than children under the age of 15. Of course, this ... -
To Mask or Not to Mask
Even though Covid-19 restrictions have lifted in most jurisdictions across Canada, debate continues over mask wearing with a wide range of opini... -
In Praise of Family Caregivers
My 86-year-old Father had surgery last week. He had been on a list for two years for ablation surgery to control atrial fibrillation. Although my... -
Use a SAD Light to Combat the Winter Blues
Two weeks ago most of the country turned their clocks back and it got noticeably darker in the late afternoon. As fall slips into winter across Can... -
Four Drug Free Ways to Lower Blood Pressure – Part 2 – Lose Weight
After our 20’s it’s common for most of us to put on weight. In fact, 60% of Canadians over the age of 45 are by definition: “medically overweight or obese”. -
Four Drug Free Ways to Lower Blood Pressure - Prt 1
If you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension you’re likely taking antihypertension drugs to keep it under control. Or, like many Canadians, you are being proactive about your heart health before hypertension develops.
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The Truth about Mobility Aids
Buying a cane or walker is a pretty simple process. You need to consider the users size & weight, and their overall balance impairment to choose the right product. For those that are looking for one of these mobility aids we have some information below to help you with those considerations. -
The Insidious Nature of High Blood Pressure - Part 2 “The scary stuff”
High blood pressure is the leading cause of premature death world-wide. There is no pain and there are rarely any symptoms, but prolonged, “uncontrolled” hypertension (HTN) will damage your body. -
3 Steps to ensure Safe Independent Living
Aging in place and living independently for as long as physically possible is a priority for many elderly Canadians’. -
The Insidious Nature of High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure- HBP (hypertension - HTN) is the leading cause of premature death worldwide¹. In Canada, despite the highest treatment rates in the world, the prevalence of hypertension and the number of people who have uncontrolled HTN continues to rise².
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