Tag: Health

Health Benefits of the ‘Mediterranean Diet’ more Fad than Fact

There is little difference between eating Mediterranean and eating McDonald’s By Dr. John Sloan, Family physician VANCOUVER, BC/ Troy Media/ – It’s hard to find anyone these days who doesn’t hate junk food. And an awful lot of people also swear by something called the Mediterranean Diet, often considered junk food’s opposite. Everyone is convinced:…

January 25, 2015
Turner Valley School Keeps Fit

Winter Walk Day – February 4, 2015 Walking is great for our health, the environment, reducing traffic and building community! On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, Turner Valley School will join thousands of Albertans who will walk at least 15 minutes in Alberta’s great outdoors. Everyone is welcome to join in including families. Dress warmly,…

January 24, 2015
Quick tips to run your fireplace and furnace safely

While we’re still depending on our furnaces and fireplaces to keep us warm, here are a few safety fast-facts to keep top of mind, courtesy of Enbridge Gas Distribution: For your fireplace: • Be careful near your fireplace – the glass window and ceramic surfaces stay hot long after the fireplace has been turned off.…

January 23, 2015
Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Don’t Get Stuck in the Snow

Dread winter driving? Being prepared is the key. But would you know what to do if you got stranded or found yourself driving through heavy snow? Follow this advice – and download our Winter Driving Safety Checklist to print out and make sure you’re prepared. A winter car tune-up can help reduce your worries about…

January 22, 2015
Health Canada Issues Warning for Alzheimer’s Drug Aricept (donepezil)

New warnings on the serious risks of muscle breakdown and of a neurological disorder OTTAWA – New warnings have been added to the prescribing information for the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept (donepezil) advising of the risk of two rare but potentially serious conditions: muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis) and a neurological disorder called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Donepezil…

January 21, 2015
Alzheimer Awareness Month

As Minister of Health, I would like to draw attention to Alzheimer Awareness Month, which takes place each year in January. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in Canada. It is a progressive and irreversible disease. Sadly, there is no cure – and just as troubling, the number of Canadians who…

January 21, 2015
Better Care for Albertans with Chronic Kidney Disease

EDMONTON — Albertans living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are receiving improved diagnosis and treatment following the launch of a standardized care pathway. Developed by Alberta researchers, the CKD Clinical Pathway provides community physicians, pharmacists and nurses an online resource that can be used to shape care plans for the one-in-10 Alberta adults with…

January 20, 2015
System Stops Heart Attacks Before they Happen

Research shows treating patients en route to hospital saves heart muscle EDMONTON — Damage to heart muscle can be prevented by injecting a clot-buster to abort a heart attack before it happens, ideally during a patient’s ambulance ride to hospital, according to new research by local cardiologists recently published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology.…

January 20, 2015
Wounded Warriors Canada Announces Launch of COPE

ESQUIMALT, BC /CNW/ – Wounded Warriors Canada is proud to announce the launch of COPE (Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday), an innovative program for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder designed to support currently serving and retired Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP, and their families. COPE was founded by LCol (retired) Chris Linford and his wife Kathryn. Chris served 33 years…

January 19, 2015
Rader Farms Fresh Start Smoothie Blend recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Ottawa – Costco Wholesale Canada Inc. is recalling Rader Farms Fresh Start Smoothie Blend from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination surrounding the spinach and kale contained in the fruit and veggie blend. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below. What you should do Check to see if you have recalled…

January 19, 2015
AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy Brains Linked to Healthy Lives

As we get older, our minds can stall and lapse. You might wonder if this is a “senior moment” or the early signs of dementia. MyHealth.Alberta.ca describes dementia as a loss of mental skills—such as memory, problem-solving, and learning—that’s bad enough to interfere with your daily life. It usually gets worse over time. While dementia…

January 19, 2015
Webcasts Develop Caregiver Skills

Families and caregivers will have access to information, the latest research and other resources via webcasts on mental health, brain injury, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and disabilities. The Alberta government is continuing to provide free, helpful information and strategies for family members, caregivers and professionals to support youth with mental health issues, and individuals…

January 18, 2015
Patch or Pills? How Quickly Smokers Break Down Nicotine May Point to Most Effective Way to Quit, Study Finds

Researchers from CAMH/University of Toronto and the University of Pennsylvania found that “normal” metabolizers had better quit rates with varenicline versus the nicotine patch TORONTO/PHILADELPHIA /CNW/ – In a first-of-its-kind randomized clinical trial, researchers from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and collaborators have shown the benefits of a personalized approach to smoking…

January 17, 2015
New FOIP Records Show Startling Increase of AHS Employees Earning Over $100,000: Saskiw

EDMONTON, AB: Premier Jim Prentice needs to immediately reverse his decision to not extend the province’s sunshine list across government with new freedom of information (FOIP) documents showing a startling increase of Alberta Health Services (AHS) employees earning over $100,000 from 2009 to 2013, Wildrose Justice Critic Shayne Saskiw said today. In 2013, almost 9800…

January 16, 2015
Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Let it Snow…

Sing along while you let it snow, let it snow, let it snow – but you know that eventually you’ll have to reach for that shovel and start digging out. But this, too, can be fun as long as you keep a few things in mind when shovelling. Keep warm to avoid hypothermia, which comes…

January 15, 2015