April 13, 2022
Preventative Care
Strokes
A Closer Look at Strokes A Closer Look at Strokes – Stroke is the third largest killer of Canadian adults, after heart disease and cancer. It’s also the primary cause of physical disabilities and is second only to Alzheimer’s disease as a cause of mental disability. While people at any age can be susceptible to […]
Manage Parkinson’s with Stress Reduction
Manage Parkinson’s with Stress Reduction Manage Parkinson’s with Stress Reduction; the benefits of stress reduction and ways to incorporate stress reduction measures into your loved one’s life. Managing Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in Canada after Alzheimer’s disease, and the number of people affected by Parkinson’s is increasing as […]
Top 10 Foods for a Healthy Heart
Top 10 Foods for a Healthy Heart Healthy Eating Habits Top 10 Foods for a Healthy Heart – The concept that particular foods promote healthier hearts is not new. It is a fact that a well-balanced nutritional diet contributes to good health throughout a lifetime. For many people, the risk of diseases such as Type […]
Winter Health Risks for Seniors
Winter Health Risks for Seniors Winter Health Risks for Seniors – Spending time with loved ones, enjoying nature and participating in activities can improve quality of life for seniors. However, cold winter weather can create a barrier to many senior’s regular schedules. And, it’s not just snow and ice that make winter a difficult season […]
Making Sure Seniors are Getting Enough Vitamin C
Making Sure Seniors are Getting Enough Vitamin C Making Sure Seniors are Getting Enough Vitamin C – For seniors, good eating habits improve physical health, which in turn has a positive effect on mental wellbeing and overall quality of life. Vitamin intake is often an important part of maintaining a healthy diet and getting the […]
Seniors and the Road to Quality Sleep
Seniors and the Road to Quality Sleep Quality Sleep, Not Quantity for Seniors Seniors and the Road to Quality Sleep – The older we get, the harder it becomes to get a good night’s sleep. Beginning in our late 20s, there’s a steep decline in the amount of deep sleep we get each night – and […]
Malnutrition: A Serious Concern for Seniors
Malnutrition: A Serious Concern for Seniors Malnutrition: A Serious Concern for Seniors – We all know that we feel better when we eat well. Good eating habits, and being mindful of healthy eating goals, can improve mental and physical health, and give us the energy we need to do the activities we love. Unfortunately, too […]
Seniors and Blood Pressure Management
Seniors and Blood Pressure Management The Silent Killer 53% of Canadians aged 60 to 79 have high blood pressure (or hypertension). Seniors and Blood Pressure Management – It’s especially concerning considering that high blood pressure contributes significantly to the risk of health conditions that thousands face each year, such as heart attack, stroke, chronic heart failure, […]
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