Do you know the signs? F.A.S.T. stands for: Face drooping, Arms heavy, Slurred speech, Time to call (is critical…act FAST!) Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death. A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is blocked. Brain …
While your brain changes with age, cognitive impairment is not an unavoidable part of getting older. Maintaining healthy habits can help keep your brain healthy and active, no matter what your age. Here are eight ways you can maintain your …
As we enter the month leading up to Christmas I am reminded that there are so many people, not just seniors who are without family or a support group. Christmas for many is a time of loneliness and even depression …
Chances are you know someone who has Diabetes. Canadian statistics show 48% of Seniors over 65 have Diabetes. Those at risk of developing Diabetes are adults over 40 years of age, heredity (a family member having had the disease), ethnic …
October 1st is a day to recognize those who have gone before us, experienced things we may never get a chance to and to honor those who have sacrificed many things including their lives for us. Today’s older population is …
Hypertension aka High Blood Pressure is determined by a pressure reading of 140/90 or higher. Both of these numbers are important. “Normal” pressure readings are 120/80, with lower numbers being better, but bordering on too low can be a cause …
What comes to mind when you see the word Health? Does it create positive or negative thoughts about your own health condition? We all have “health” but our quality of life depends on if its good health or bad health. …
Are you at Risk? Glaucoma is a degenerative eye disease associated with fluid pressure that typically affects people over 60 years of age with Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, severe myopia (near sighted), previous eye trauma, smokers and those with long …
With the holiday festivities behind us we in the northern hemisphere will prepare to settle in for a long cold winter. Winters shorter days can leave us feeling lethargic and often depressed from lack of sunlight. Some people are affected …
Crohn’s is “an inflammatory disease of the bowel that affects the intestinal lining causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, loss of appetite, weight loss and fever.” Sadly 1 in 150 Canadians are affected by this disease and if left untreated …
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