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, 08 Jan 2009 22:10:39 GMT Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:10:59 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=1598 The doctors office dont go alone : - Taking a trusted friend , family member or spouse with you into your doctor s office can improve the overall results of your diagnosis and treatment ..... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1598 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1597 Benadryl may not be for you : - When you are a little older , the side effects of drowsiness and dizziness that are directly related to the ingestion of Benadryl are more pronounced and potentially dangerous ..... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1597 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1596 Link between high blood pressure and lack of potassium : - New research shows that the lack of potassium in one s diet is a major risk factor for high blood pressure Surprisingly , the lack of potassium is considered just as risky , if not more , than a diet high in sodium ..... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1596 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1595 Get your flu shot Make it a doubledouble : - It is highly recommended for persons over 50 to receive the flu vaccine The fall is the best time to get the shot , because you beat the curve of the disease s transmission throughout society However , if you haven t received it yet , it is helpful to get the flu shot at anytime throughout the winter ..... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1595 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1594 High Dosage Vision : - The progression of Age Related Macular Degeneration AMD may be reduced by taking high doses of vitamin C , vitamin E , beta carotene and zinc ..... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1594 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1593 Eating fish twice per week good for kidneys in those with diabetes : - Diabetics may be able to ward off kidney disease by eating fish twice per week , according to a new study ..... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1593 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1592 High Blood Pressure : - High Blood Pressure Why careful management is so important ..... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1592 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1462 Government of Ontario funds new cancer drugs : - The government of Ontario is investing 50 million in three groundbreaking cancer drugs The first , Avastin , will receive 30 million in funding for the treatment of colorectal cancer the second biggest cancer killer in Ontario , with 3 , 250 deaths per year ..... Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1462 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1461 Increased heart risks for men with low levels of vitamin D : - A recent study reveals that men with low levels of vitamin D have a greater risk of having a heart attack Over a period of 10 years , blood samples were taken from men ages 40 to 75 who did not have heart disease at the time ..... Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1461 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1460 Breakthrough pill for treating prostate cancer : - A breakthrough prostate cancer drug , called abiraterone , may be available for general use by 2011 ..... Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=1460