Tag: Health

  • Expert Panel finds that annoyance can be caused by wind turbine noise — a clear adverse health effect

    OTTAWA, April 9, 2015 /CNW/ – A new expert panel report, Assessing the Evidence: Wind Turbine Noise, released today by the Council of Canadian Academies provides an in-depth examination of 32 potential adverse health effects linked to wind turbine noise. For most of the identified symptoms, the evidence is inadequate to draw a direct link between…

  • Turner Valley School News: Hey Kids! Get ready to be Jumpcredible

    Turner Valley School News: Hey Kids! Get ready to be Jumpcredible

      Turner Valley School is pleased to be holding a Heart & Stroke Foundation JUMP Rope for Heart event on Thursday April 16th at 2pm. All money raised will support the Heart & Stroke Foundation in their mission to promote children’s health and fund vital heart and stroke research. JUMP Rope for Heart encourages kids…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Keeping an Eye on Macular Degeneration

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Keeping an Eye on Macular Degeneration

    Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in North America for those over the age of 55. While this disease can develop at any age, it is a common part of the aging process, where it is referred to as “age-related macular degeneration,” or AMD. Macular degeneration occurs as the macula deteriorates. The macula…

  • April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

    April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

      Number of people with Parkinson’s disease set to double by 2031 TORONTO, ON – Every day 10 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Over the next 16 years, the number of Canadians diagnosed with Parkinson’s is expected to double to more than 163,700 and Parkinson Society Canada will be here for them. These statistics…

  • Dr. Wayne Burwash named the 2015 Alberta Horse Industry Distinguished Service Award Winner

    Dr. Wayne Burwash named the 2015 Alberta Horse Industry Distinguished Service Award Winner

      This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta Airdrie, Alta. – On January 10, 2015, at the 33rd annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference, the Horse Industry Association of Alberta (HIAA) proudly presented the Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Wayne Burwash in recognition of his lasting influence and contributions to the…

  • Shoppers Drug Mart Issues Statement Regarding Expired Birth Control Medication (Alesse 21) Dispensed in Western Canada between March 16 and April 1, 2015

    Shoppers Drug Mart Issues Statement Regarding Expired Birth Control Medication (Alesse 21) Dispensed in Western Canada between March 16 and April 1, 2015

    TORONTO, April 6, 2015 /CNW/ – Shoppers Drug Mart has identified that a number of patients in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba received expired birth control medication called Alesse 21 between March 16 and April 1, 2015. We deeply regret this occurrence and apologize unreservedly to all those affected. Product affected: Product name DIN Strength…

  • Study Explores Power of Digital Storytelling on Childhood Cancer Patients

    Study Explores Power of Digital Storytelling on Childhood Cancer Patients

    Faculty of Nursing researcher launches study with Kids Cancer Care It is an ancient art that, in this digital age of computers, cameras and cellphones, takes on an entirely new and compelling form — the art of telling stories. And while a component of weaving a tale has often included some element of learning, a new study…

  • Healthy Development April Conversation Meeting

    Healthy Development April Conversation Meeting

    Next week’s regularly scheduled (first Tuesday of the month) “Healthy Development” meeting will be at the usual time of 7:00pm, but the meeting will be held at the Turner Valley Golf Club.    *********  Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 7:00pm at the Turner Valley Golf Club    **********   The reason behind the shift in venue…

  • Life is a Circus for Physical Therapy Alumnus, Family

    Life is a Circus for Physical Therapy Alumnus, Family

    Physical Therapy alumnus takes his skills on the road for 14-year globe-hopping adventure as a physiotherapist for Cirque du Soleil. By Bryan Alary (Edmonton) The ink was barely dry on his physical therapy degree when Gerald Gosselin decided he needed a way to put his skills to use and see the world at the same…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: All Smiles for a Healthy Mouth

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: All Smiles for a Healthy Mouth

      April is Oral Health Month Most of us know that diet and exercise play an important role in keeping us healthy. Did you know that a healthy mouth is also an important part of your overall health? With April being Oral Health Month, it’s a great time to think about the importance of keeping…

  • Tips for Better Dental Health

    Tips for Better Dental Health

    The Alberta Dental Association and College reminds you that taking proper care of your teeth and gums makes a significant contribution to your overall health and well-being. Follow these steps to contribute to your good dental health. Put a smile in Your Body: Visit Your Dentist Regular dental exams by your dentist are the best…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: A Look at Cataracts

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: A Look at Cataracts

    As we grow older, we are more likely to develop cataracts. A cataract is a clouding that appears on the lens of the eye, leading to a loss in vision. Cataracts can vary in size and thus in the effect they have on vision. They can occur at any age, although they most commonly develop…

  • Letter to the Editor ~ Turner Valley Water

    Letter to the Editor ~ Turner Valley Water

      I spent a couple of hours yesterday with a very tolerant young man who sat and listened to me nattering away about some of Turner Valley’s history, at least as I know and have experienced it. I am a witness to horrendous amounts of mercury pollution from testing done years ago in Turner Valley,…

  • April is Dental Health Month – Dental Health Goes Beyond Cavities

    April is Dental Health Month – Dental Health Goes Beyond Cavities

      Edmonton – When it comes to dental health, most Albertans know that brushing is important to avoid both tooth decay and gum disease. However, the results of good dental health go beyond simply a bright smile. Good dental health is linked to health benefits in other areas of the body as well. Many people…

  • Help the Beast Stick It To Cancer On April 11

    Help the Beast Stick It To Cancer On April 11

      Brampton, ON – Help the Brampton Beast Stick it to Cancer with a themed walk, BBQ and hockey game on Saturday, April 11 as the Beast take on the Missouri Mavericks during Fan Appreciation Weekend. Register as an individual or as a team to raise money to support the fight to end cancer, with all proceeds…