by Mark Beaton
June 15, 2023
In an age defined by health consciousness and technological advances, the humble bathroom scale has undergone an impressive evolution. Traditional ...
by Mark Beaton
May 30, 2023
Bathing and showering are tasks most people carry out with ease every day. But for some, due to various physical conditions, age, or post-surgery, ...
by Katerina Litvinovski
May 15, 2023
Living with diabetes can present numerous challenges, including maintaining a healthy weight. Weight management is a critical factor in managing t...
by Mark Beaton
April 30, 2023
Monitoring your blood pressure is important for maintaining good health, especially for those who suffer from hypertension or other heart health co...
by Mark Beaton
April 15, 2023
The importance of monitoring oxygen levels at home cannot be overstated. With the advent of fingertip oximeters, keeping an eye on your blood oxyge...
by Mark Beaton
September 8, 2022
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...
by Mark Beaton
August 5, 2022
It’s true, when it comes to cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes heart disease, stroke, heart failure, angina, heart attack and atrial fi...
by Mark Beaton
May 18, 2022
In 2016, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) declared there were more Canadian seniors than children under the age of 15. Of course, this ...
by Mark Beaton
April 20, 2022
Even though Covid-19 restrictions have lifted in most jurisdictions across Canada, debate continues over mask wearing with a wide range of opini...
by Mark Beaton
December 8, 2021
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...
by Mark Beaton
November 26, 2021
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...
by Mark Beaton
October 7, 2021
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”.
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