Testing your blood sugar is an essential part of treating and managing your diabetes. Being able to quickly determine your blood sugar level lets you know if your blood sugar level is above or below the target range. This will help you to better manage your disease, help to prevent diabetic complications, and may prevent
Urge incontinence is a common condition that is associated with a powerful need to urinate that results in an involuntary urine leak. It is also referred to as “overactive” or “spasmodic” bladder. Strong muscles called sphincters control the release of urine from the bladder. The urinary sphincter regulates the flow of urine from the bladder
Incorporating physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight are important factors to managing your blood sugar levels, and preventing future diabetes related problems. It can be as simple as completing household tasks or going outside for a walk. Regular exercise can change your mood, increase your energy during the day, and be something to enjoy
Do you find yourself asking “Am I Overweight?” It is becoming ever more common for adults to fall into the categories of being overweight or obese. If you fall into either category, you may be putting yourself at risk for various health problems. Although we need some body fat for healthy bodily functions such as providing
Stress incontinence is treatable. The first line of available stress incontinence treatment includes non-invasive lifestyle changes, exercises, and behavioural therapies. If first-line treatments do not improve your symptoms, other treatments are available. These may include medication, assistive devices, and surgery. In some cases, stress incontinence is caused by another health condition, such as a urinary
Get up, stand up. The more you move around, the less likely you are to suffer from stiffness and pain. If you spend your days sitting at a desk, take breaks to stretch or walk around. Ideally, you should be taking a five-minute break away from your workstation every hour. Set a timer
Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that causes chronic inflammation. Like other types of arthritis, it affects the joints. However, it can also affect the organs and tissues, such as the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and eyes. Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune system disorder. It occurs when the immune system incorrectly identifies the body’s own tissues
Arthritis is a disease that causes inflammation in the joints. There are many different types of arthritis. What Is Osteoarthritis? So, what is Osteoarthritis? It’s the most common type of arthritis. It affects more than 10 percent of Canadians over the age of 15, and is caused by wear and tear on the joints.
Gout refers to a type of arthritis that is caused by too much uric acid in the bloodstream. In most cases, the kidneys can filter out the extra uric acid through the urine. However, if too much uric acid remains in the body, it can form hard crystals in the joints. These crystals can cause swelling
People who are diabetic deal with either a complete lack of insulin (type 1 diabetes), or produce too little insulin or cannot use insulin effectively (type 2 diabetes). Insulin is produced and released into the blood by our bodies to keep blood glucose (also called blood sugar) levels under control. The higher our blood glucose
What is stress incontinence? Stress incontinence occurs when a sudden action, such as a sneeze or a cough, causes a small urine leak. Other movements that can cause stress incontinence include physical activities, such as jogging, heavy lifting, or working outside. Stress incontinence is not the same as urge incontinence. With urge incontinence, there
Are you or someone you love struggling with being overweight or obese? Canadian obesity has increased dramatically over the years. A study published by the Public Health Agency of Canada indicates that more than 50% of Canadians are overweight or obese. Learning how to calculate your BMI to determine if you are overweight or obese can help
When it comes to treating migraines, most people rely on medication. It’s a proven way to relieve migraine pain and lessen the frequency and severity of migraines in the long-term. But medication is only one approach. There are other lifestyle and behavioural changes you can make to both cope with acute migraine pain and prevent
Approximately 550,000 Canadians suffer from the neurodegenerative disease known as Alzheimer’s Disease, which is also the cause of 60% to 70% of cases of dementia. This disease is associated with symptoms such as memory loss, difficulty performing simple tasks, disorientation of time and space, and even sudden changes in mood or personality. It is a
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, about one in five Canadians have hypertension, or high blood pressure. Even more worrisome is the fact that millions more Canadians have something called prehypertension, a condition in which blood pressure levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed. Whether you have high blood
Do you know the difference between the common cold and the flu? While these illnesses both affect your respiratory system and share a handful of symptoms in common, they’re not the same. When you or someone you care for falls sick, you may not know how to tell the difference. So, does it matter? The
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