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| How to Mention the Unmentionables to Your Health Care Provider |
Summer 2011 > Issue 79
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. Read more
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| Silent Killers |
Spring 2011 > Issue 78
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." Read more
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| Tips to Help Save Your Sight |
Spring 2011 > Issue 78
(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. Read more
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| Golf is Good For Your Joints |
Spring 2011 > Issue 78
(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 Read more
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| Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite! |
Winter 2011 > Issue 77
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. Read more
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| Scared of Needles? Pick Your Nose! |
Winter 2010 > Issue 77
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. Read more
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