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 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:47:51 GMT Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:48:11 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=2169 Your Winter Vacation Healthy Planning : - It s that time of year again when many of us are preparing for our winter vacation away from home , most often in the southern states After almost 20 years of hearing about the unfortunate , unexpected situations confronting Canadian travellers , it s timely for me to share some of the advice and tips that will help you have a successful and enjoyable trip , especially as it relates to your health and safety ..... Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2169 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2140 How to Mention the Unmentionables to Your Health Care Provider : - Are you anxious to talk to your health professional about urinary incontinence , prostate problems , sexual dysfunction , sexually transmitted diseases , or gynecological problems Probably not In one survey , these were the top five issues that people are embarrassed to raise with a health care provider , in some cases waiting years to seek help if ever ..... Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2140 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2139 10 Tips for Keeping Your Back Healthy : - Research shows that 80 per cent of Canadians will experience back pain at some point in their lives When it comes to back pain , prevention is often the best strategy Simple techniques , such as regular stretching and good posture , will go a long way in helping to prevent backaches Make the effort to incorporate some basic tips into your day ..... Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2139 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2135 Troublesome Urinary Problems Symptoms We Dont Talk About : - At my recent annual health checkup , my family doctor asked , along with countless other questions , about my bladder function How often did I void during the day How often at night Was there trouble starting Was there trouble stopping How many times did I have to get up at night When I responded that I was not aware of any changes and all seemed OK to me , he commented that this was unusual ..... Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2135 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2116 Silent Killers : - Difficult diagnoses aren t the only things that can risk your health some diseases don t have symptoms at all and are dubbed silent killers ..... Fri, 06 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2116 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2113 Tips to Help Save Your Sight : - NC Every 12 minutes , another Canadian begins to lose his or her sight This can happen to anyone at any point in their lifetime , bringing challenges which they might never have imagined ..... Fri, 06 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2113 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2112 Golf is Good For Your Joints : - NC With another winter season behind us , thousands of golf starved Canadians are making a beeline for the fairways But is it possible to play if you have arthritis Golf is an adaptable activity that increases strength , mobility and range of motion It also improves balance and co ordination and can help maintain a healthy body weight..... Fri, 06 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2112 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2098 Difficult Diagnoses : - ..... Fri, 06 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2098 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2062 Whats Your Hobby : - Last summer , as I was busy in my shop attaching the radiator to my 1928 Ford Model A roadster , my neighbour stopped by to supervise my restoration work He recently retired after nearly 40 years of factory shift work and found that he now had an excessive amount of free time and didn t know what to do with it Such is the plight of many hard working men and women who find , in their retirement years , that they have never developed outside interests or hobbies I told him that he should have some fun , become creative and develop a hobby ..... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2062 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2039 Dont Let the Bedbugs Bite : - Bedbug infestations are becoming more common in North America particularly in places with higher rates of human traffic such as hotels and shopping centres When travelling this winter take the proper precautions to prevent picking up and bringing bedbugs with you to your destination ..... Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2039 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2038 Scared of Needles Pick Your Nose : - If you dread your annual flu shot because you know that you ll have to deal with a needle there s a new product on the market that may help you out FluMist a vaccine which comes in a fine mist sprayed into your nose was approved by Health Canada in July 2010 as a suitable substitute for this year s flu vaccine which contains the strains recommended by the World Health Organization ..... Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2038 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2037 Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy : - According to a series of new Canadian led medical trials a new implantable device has the potential to help patients with heart failure better than standard defibrillators which are the best currently used option The device called CRT for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy keeps the different parts of the heart working in unison which allows it to beat at a continuous regular pace ..... Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2037 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2036 H1N1 2009 Virus Downgraded to Postpandemic Status : - As of August 10 2010 the World Health Organization WHO has declared that the H1N1 2009 virus or swine flu has moved to the post pandemic period meaning that it has mostly run its course ..... Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2036 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2035 Eat More Fish : - Men who eat dark fish are 57 less likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer than men who eat no fish at all ..... Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2035 http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2034 Sunshine Alone Wont Provide Enough Vitamin D : - Your body creates vitamin D from exposure to the sun but , as we age , our bodies are less efficient at converting ultraviolet light into vitamin D It has been recommended that a person over the age of 65 take 1 , 000 IU of vitamin D a day and for good reason ..... Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.snowbirds.org/search-results.php?r=2034