Tips and Resources
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Curb hypertension and obesity by monitoring your blood pressure
Did you know that being overweight increases your blood pressure? It’s simple, the more you weigh, the harder your blood has to work to supply oxygen to your body, including your brain. -
Professional monitors and devices can help prevent flu
Unless you’re a medical professional or a health nerd, you probably haven’t visited the “Flu Watch-Report” that the Public Health Agency of Canada prepares weekly.
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Monitoring your blood pressure at home
September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness month and BIOS Medical would like to encourage everyone to start monitoring their blood pressure at home and screening for AFIB.
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Will a Fitness tracker Change your Life?
It’s no secret, physical activity has been linked to better health outcomes in older adults, including: lower rates of cancer, heart attack, stroke, improved mental health, better sleep, and living longer.
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Measuring Your Blood Pressure at Home is Better Than the Doctor's Office
Over half of Canadians' over the age of 60 have hypertension (high blood pressure).
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September - AFIB Awareness Month
September is Atrial Fibrillation awareness month.
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) is a type of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that affects the electrical signals in the top two chambers of the heart.
You can now monitor your blood pressure and screen for AFIB at home with the BIOS Precision Series 10.0 Blood Pressure Monitor.
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BIOS DIagnostics Recognized by Hypertension Canada
BIOS Diagnostics has had a longstanding commitment to the prevention and control of hypertension in Canada, offering validated, accurate measuremen... -
World Hypertension Day - May 17th 2018
EVERY 7 MINUTES A CANADIAN DIES FROM HEART ATTACK OR STROKE. Hypertension is billed as the largest epidemic known to mankind; frequently called th... -
April is Parkinson's awareness month.
Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease most commonly characterized by tremors, slowness and stiffness, impaired balance, and rigidity of the m... -
Common Myths Surrounding Alzheimer's Disease
When the term “Alzheimer’s disease” is heard, forgetfulness is the first impression that comes to mind. While memory loss is one of the main sympto... -
Guide to Heart Health
What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood being pushed against the walls of blood vessels in the circulatory system. High blood ... -
Facts About Depression For Older Adults
Depression is more than having a bad day or feeling a little “blue.” Depression can be described as feelings of sadness, hopelessness and a loss of...
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