Ovarian Cancer: Know the Facts! {Healthy Living}

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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month and ovarian cancer prevention is a cause that is near and dear to my heart.  In 2005 I lost a friend, colleague and fellow OR nurse to this insidious disease.  Please, don't ignore these subtle symptoms, be vigilant and listen to your body! {Click on above diagram for a larger image} … [Read more...]

The Arthritis Society is Launching a Month-Long Campaign For Arthritis Awareness Month {HEALTHY LIVING}

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Did you know there are 4.6 million Canadians living with arthritis? ABOUT THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY The Arthritis Society is dedicated to a vision of Living well while creating a future without arthritis. It is Canada’s principal health charity providing education, programs and support to 4.6 million Canadians with arthritis and their loved ones. Since its founding in 1948, The Society has been the largest non-government funder of arthritis research in Canada by investing more than $180 million … [Read more...]