http://www.snowbirds.org Voice of travelling Canadians, The Canadian Snowbird Association - CSA - is a national not-for-profit advocacy organization dedicated to actively defending and improving the rights and privileges of travelling Canadians. - Health Pulse Subscribe to this feed - Canandian Snowbird Association - New releases 10 40 40 http://www.snowbirds.org http://www.snowbirds.org/site-icons/csalogo.gif en-us Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:20:53 GMT Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:21:13 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/rss.php Snowbirds Editor 2.0 contact@snowbirds.org(snowbird admin) contact@snowbirds.org(snowbird admin) http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1864 Symptoms you should not ignore : - It is always a sad event when someone develops certain ominous signs or symptoms and does not seek professional assessment in a timely period , consequently suffering irreparable damage or succumbing to the illness Travellers in particular must not postpone the early assessment of certain new symptoms that could lead to early diagnosis and treatment , just because they are away from home ..... Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1864 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1863 Top 10 germiest objects to avoid : - Keeping our immune system strong is vital in the fight against flu germs this winter and so is pinpointing the most likely places those little pathogens hang out ..... Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1863 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1862 Cold versus Seasonal flu versus H1N1 : - Feeling unwell Unsure if it s just a cold or something more severe Here are some of the differences between symptoms of a common cold and the flu ..... Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1862 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1861 H1N1 Flu and Snowbirds : - Anyone following the press knows that the information from public health authorities seems to change every few days Nevertheless there are some important tips that remain fairly stable and relate particularly to those who are away from home for the winter For many snowbirds who had left Canada before mid November the only flu shot that was available for seniors was the seasonal flu shot ..... Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1861 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1805 Travel Tips for Going South : - As many of us prepare for some winter months in the sunny south , it is helpful to review the many considerations , especially relating to our health issues , that are necessary before we leave , during our trip and upon arrival at our winter destination ..... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1805 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1804 Protect Yourself and Others From the H1N1 Flu swine flu : - All strains of influenza can be dangerous however good infection prevention measures can help protect you and others if this virus begins to spread rapidly ..... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1804 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1803 Be Wary of High SPF Factors : - SPF 80 is not twice as strong as SPF 40 In fact SPF 40 blocks out 97 of the ultraviolet B UVB radiation and SPF 80 blocks out 99 of UVB radiation ..... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1803 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1802 Eating Out Doesnt Mean Overeat : - When you are on the road and have to eat at restaurants or if you just like to eat out once in a while or like to eat out often try to maintain your healthy diet with these tricks ..... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1802 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1801 Cosmetics Are Not Sunscreen : - Many lotions face creams and cosmetics have SPF factors listed in their ingredients The SPF does offer protection from limited exposure to the harmful effects of the sun however these products should not be confused with traditional sunscreen ..... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1801 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1800 Erectile Dysfunction Alarm : - Erectile dysfunction has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes A recent study conducted by the Mayo Clinic found that men with ED were 50 times more likely to have a heart attack over a 10 year period than men who did not have ED ..... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1800