It’s Groundhog Day…Again
2 Feb 2024
If you aren't familiar with the movie, Murray plays Phil Connors, a weatherman stuck in a time loop in Punxsatawney, Pennsylvania on February 2nd. No matter what he does, he wakes up each morning to find that he is reliving the same day, Groundhog Day, over and over again.
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Making Gains in 2024
22 Jan 2024
How is your New Year’s Resolution coming along?
After a few weeks, are you on pace, falling behind a little, or already declaring it a failure and looking towards next year?
I’ve already gained a couple of pounds, so I’m right on track.
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RSV and the Arexvy Vaccine
1 Dec 2023
You’ve received the seasonal influenza vaccine and are up-to-date on your COVID booster doses. Perhaps you’ve heard about or your doctor has recommended a new vaccine for a virus called RSV. Here is some information on the vaccine and the virus that it targets to help you decide if it’s right [...]
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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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