April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month and this article will outline some important facts and useful tips on early detection and prevention. Even though it can be found in men of all ages, testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men between 15-35 years of age. The number of cases found each year has been inc…
According to the American Psychiatric Association, anxiety disorders are a group of related conditions that share features of excessive and persistent fear. Fear is a natural response to an imminent threat; however anxiety occurs when there is anticipation and worry about a future threat. It is estimated that 30 per ce…
Did you know that April marks IBS Awareness Month? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder that’s estimated to affect 10-20% of North Americans. IBS is the most common gastrointestinal disorder, affecting more women than men, and accounts for up to 50% of referrals to gastroenterologists. Individu…
Good quality sleep is fundamental for your health. Without it, you are at risk for a number of diseases. Even the chance of having a car accident significantly increases with poor sleep. One particular form of sleep disturbance, which is increasingly common, is called sleep apnea. The most common form of sleep apnea is…
A strong, healthy heart is a great start to living your healthiest life. Use these four tips to help improve your heart health and live better.
Coffee, tea and other caffeine containing beverages are a staple for people around the world. Caffeine is a nervous system stimulant with the potential for addiction if overused. According to the DSM-5, the American Psychological Association’s diagnostic manual for mental disorders, caffeine addiction, known as caffein…
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, there are an estimated 70,000 heart attacks each year in Canada. That is one every seven minutes. Approximately 14,000 Canadians die each year from a heart attack. A heart attack occurs when the coronary arteries, the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle with blood and…
Heart disease affects everyone – it may not affect you, but it may affect your spouse, a parent, your friend, a co-worker. In the United States, heart disease is the number one cause of death accounting for 25% of deaths. In Canada, it is the number two cause of death, accounting for 21% of deaths. February is Heart an…
Every January, we vow that this will be the year we will really take care of ourselves. While the gym memberships, budget-tracking and travel planning are universal conversation fodder, the easiest resolution we can make (and keep!) is booking an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam with an optometrist. January is…
It is estimated that 500,000 women are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year, with most women diagnosed between the age of 40 and 50. And while the rate of cervical cancer has been on the decline since the 1970s due to early detection with the PAP smear, it is still the second most common cancer in females…