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Medication Options for Arthritis Pain Relief

5 Oct 2022

The choice of which medications to use to treat arthritis symptoms depends on the severity of the arthritis and which joints are affected. Regardless of the medication used to treat the pain and inflammation of arthritis, it is very important to monitor the treatment’s effectiveness.

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Managing the Pain of Osteoarthritis

16 Aug 2022

Did you hear a creaking in your joints this morning? Was there stiffness in some part of your body when you first woke up this morning? Does a pain in one of your joints make you think twice before climbing stairs or going for a walk? You may be one of the 6 million Canadians […]

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Health Technology & You

14 Jun 2022

New trends in health care and emerging health technologies are focusing on improving patient safety and providing more in-depth, personal health information to the patient. By utilizing these new technologies health care in the future will become more preventative, predictive, and personal.

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Better Health Is Out There

5 May 2022

The first time I heard this idea I laughed out loud. Then I thought about the factors that contribute to good health, and how most people’s lives pull them away from those factors.

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The Most Beneficial Medication There Is

31 Mar 2022

In the past, I've encouraged you to improve overall health by adopting lifestyle habits such as healthy eating and getting adequate sleep. Continuing on this healthy living path requires the discussion of what I call “the most beneficial medication there is.”

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6 Easy Ways to Improve Your Diet

8 Mar 2022

Nutrition is the key to health. A 65 year old does not have the same nutritional needs as a 35 year old. Discover 6 different nutritional strategies we can all focus on, and which may be of particular benefit to older adults.

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The Importance of Blood Pressure

31 Jan 2022

We count our steps, our calories, and track our sleeping habits to optimize our health. But there is another factor proven to predict our risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Take a closer look at blood pressure.

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Managing Glaucoma with Eye Drops

24 Jan 2022

People are often more at ease with taking a pill as opposed to more uncomfortable treatments, but what if your chronic medication isn’t a pill, but an eye drop instead?