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In Praise of Family Caregivers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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”
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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
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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
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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. -
3 Important Health Products for Monitoring At Home
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As the second COVID-19 wave spreads across the country, many Canadians are either locked-down or in self imposed quarantines. The consequence is significantly fewer medical appointments and trips to emergency. -
Use a SAD Light to Combat the Blues during the Pandemic
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Beyond the physical health threat of Covid-19, 81% of working Canadians feel the pandemic has had a negative impact on their mental health¹. As fall slips into winter across Canada, daylight hours decline significantly. -
Fear of Falling
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You are at work and receive a call from your parent’s neighbor. Your father has fallen and is in emergency. This is a scenario many of us with older parents can image. Indeed, the stats on falling are alarming. -
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
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Measure to Manage! The link between Diabetes and Hypertension.
Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension often develop together in people that have metabolic syndrome, obesity, and
cardiovascular disease.
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