Tag: Health

Information Update – Food Safety and Fiddleheads

OTTAWA/CNW/ – Fiddleheads are a green vegetable that grow along the banks of rivers and streams. They are harvested annually, in the spring, and can be bought at farmers’ markets, roadside stands and grocery stores. Fiddleheads can be eaten safely, but can cause food poisoning if they haven’t been properly cleaned, prepared, cooked, or stored.…

May 12, 2015
Reminder to Join the Conversation: “Looping the Friendship Trail”

The “Healthy Management” group meeting is tonight at 7:00pm at the Turner Valley Golf Club – come and join in the conversation about looping the Friendship Trail.

May 12, 2015
6 Important Tips to Keep Eyes Safe from the Sun

If you’ve ever felt the pain of sunburn on your skin, the feeling of sunburnt eyes is just as uncomfortable. To avoid discomfort and protect the eyes from the long term effects of sun damage, follow these six tips suggested by doctors of optometry: 1. SPF. SPF. SPF. Always wear sunscreen with a minimum…

May 12, 2015
Young Patients Reap What Snowbirds Sew

Quilting group delivers winter’s work to Stollery Story by Sharman Hnatiuk Madison Berube has a big decision to make. Among hundreds of colourful handmade quilts displayed at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, she has to decide which one will be hers. More than 400 quilts have been donated to the hospital thanks to an Edmonton-area quilting…

May 12, 2015
Looping the “Friendship Trail”

This Tuesday, May 12th the “Healthy Development” group will be holding their meeting at the Turner Valley Golf Club at 7:00 pm. This group have recently been on two walks to explore the possible routes for a looping of the Friendship Trail. The first of those was from the golf clubhouse down to the river…

May 11, 2015
AHS Weekly Wellness News: Protect Yourself from Hantavirus

Simple steps to stay safe As spring cleaning gets underway, Albertans are reminded of the important steps they should take to protect themselves from Hantavirus. Hantavirus is a serious illness that mostly affects the lungs/respiratory system. Caused when humans inhale airborne particles of urine or feces from an infected rodent, anyone working in an…

May 11, 2015
Provincial Palliative and End-of-Life Care Website Launched

EDMONTON – Albertans now have information about palliative care and end-of-life care at their fingertips with the launch of a new provincial online resource. The new website, MyHealth.Alberta.ca/Palliative-Care, gathers evidence-based information for patients, families and health care providers. The website includes: An introduction and overview of palliative and end-of-life care for patients, families and health…

May 11, 2015
Turner Valley Waterworks Monitoring Explained

For more information on the Town’s drinking water safety system visit the Town of Turner Valley website (Shared on Facebook by Mayor Kelly Tuck)

May 10, 2015
Dry Mouth can Reveal Lingering Health Issues

It’s a common problem, but dry mouth shouldn’t be ignored. By Tarwinder Rai (Edmonton) Deborah Berry had visited numerous health-care professionals, but no one was able to accurately diagnose and treat the many lumps and cuts on the inside of her mouth. Berry, who suffers from systemic lupus erythematosus, eventually just accepted it as a…

May 10, 2015
Rob Ford: will Toronto’s former Mayor become a pop star?

(Toronto) Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford recently recorded vocals for “Not My Time”— a song in support of the fight against cancer. Joining Ford on this recording are 11 indie singers from Spectra Talent Contest – a multicultural and LGBTA inclusive showcase, and a division of the Rainbow Association of Canadian Artists (RACA). “Two…

May 9, 2015
Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Celiac Disease

(Gluten Intolerance, Celiac Sprue) The Facts Celiac disease is also called celiac sprue, non-tropical sprue, and gluten-sensitive enteropathy. It is a hereditary autoimmune condition in which a person has a delayed allergic reaction to gluten (a protein that causes dough to be sticky) found in cereals, such as wheat, barley, and rye. This sensitivity damages the…

May 7, 2015
Canadian communities join together for Parachute’s Safe Kids Week

Cycling and Road Safety is the life-saving message from May 4-10 TORONTO – Parachute and hundreds of community partners launched Parachute’s Safe Kids Week, May 4-10, an annual national awareness program. Now in its 19th year, Safe Kids Week’s latest life-saving theme is Cycling and Road Safety. Head injuries are the number one cause of…

May 7, 2015
Government of Canada Invests in Research to Tackle Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction

New cross-Canada research initiative to identify and implement effective treatments for Canadians living with substance misuse, including prescription drug abuse EDMONTON /CNW/ – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, today announced the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse (CRISM), a national research network aimed at improving the health of Canadians living with prescription drug…

May 6, 2015
The Yummy Adventures of Celia and Cedric

These memories stay with the children throughout their lives. VANCOUVER, Canada (PRWEB) – When it comes to building parent-child and grandparent-child connections, two activities are integral: reading books and sharing meals. Lucky for everyone, “The Yummy Adventures of Celia and Cedric,” a first-of-its-kind children’s “read and bake” book series launching May 1, 2015 combines both…

May 6, 2015
Millaville School News: School Lunch Fatigue? Team Thrive Has Answers

Team Thrive Tip: Pre-cut veggies and store them in clear containers in the refrigerator. The easier they are to access the more likely they are to disappear. Put fresh veggies (and dip if you prefer) out on the counter while you prepare dinner to head off the inevitable ‘We’re hungry, when are we eating?’ Kids…

May 5, 2015