By Dr. Virginia Nsitem Pride Health Columnist It is important to maintain proper posture at home, work, and with all daily activities. This article will discuss the proper posture techniques for common activities. Walking When walking, you want to make ...
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By Allan Bucka Jones Pride Health Columnist One of the most important statements made by Toronto’s Mayor Rob Ford is recently when, in reference to his current health status, he suggested that without good health nothing else matters. I have ...
Read More »Unsure About The Flu Shot? Your Questions Answered
NC – According to Ontario’s Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robin Williams, some Ontario parents still have questions about getting the flu shot for their children. When deciding whether you and your children should be vaccinated, it’s the ...
Read More »How To Improve And Maintain Good Posture
By Virginia Nsitem Pride Health Columnist Do you slouch when you stand? Do you have difficulty “sitting up straight”? This article will discuss the best ways to improve and maintain good posture. The Spine The spine is divided into three ...
Read More »Don’t Feel Alone With Bladder Control Issues
NC – Canadians don’t like to talk about incontinence, reserving it for only those who experience it. Some would think that means only a small group of people need be concerned, but you might be surprised to know that 3.3 ...
Read More »HEALTHY REASONING: Focusing On Men’s Health
By Allan Bucka Jones Pride Health Columnist The average life expectancy for Canadian men is four years less than women. Many men try to maintain a tough guy image, and oftentimes neglect their health until it is too late. The ...
Read More »4 Principles For Staying Cool Under Pressure – And Succeeding
Athlete & World-Renowned Surgeon Shares Tips for Becoming a ‘Super Performer’ We all ask ourselves the same desperate question from time to time: “How am I going to make this work?!” “No matter how well we’ve done, laying the groundwork ...
Read More »Five Things That Will Zap Your Energy
Submitted by Dr. George Traitses You don’t need us to tell you that living off Pop Tarts and three hours of sleep drains you of energy. But those are not the only factors that can lead to a big dip. ...
Read More »HEALTHY REASONING: It’s The Flu Season… Protect Yourself
By Allan Bucka Jones Pride Health Columnist The flu season has started. It’s an annual ritual, as the days get colder there is a certain threshold of viral activity, detected in the community to cause health authorities to declare November ...
Read More »HEALTHY REASONING: Ebola More Dangerous Than Terrorism
By Allan Bucka Jones Pride Health Columnist This week has started with good news on the Ebola front; Nigeria and Senegal are now deemed Ebola free. Also, Canada began shipping 800 vials of a made in Canada experimental Ebola vaccine ...
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