Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and accounted for 7.6 million deaths (around 13% of all deaths) in 2008. Each year on 4 February, WHO supports International Union Against Cancer to promote ways to ease the global burden of cancer. Preventing cancer and raising quality of life for cancer patients are recurring themes.Related links … [Read more...]
Healthy Living – Make Death Wait
February 1, 2012 by · 3 Comments
February is Heart Month! Your gift of just a few hours helps us all get more time Heart disease and stroke take 1 in 3 Canadians before their time and it is the #1 killer of women. By volunteering in your neighbourhood for Heart Month this February, you can help change these alarming statistics. … [Read more...]
Healthy Living – Do you have a “cold” or the “flu”?
January 25, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
What is significant about October through May? Well, in North America, it's the time of year when cold and flu season is upon us. But, what's the difference? Can you distinguish between the two? … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – Weedless Wednesday
January 18, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Today is Weedless Wednesday!! … [Read more...]
Healthy Living – Today is Weedless Wednesday!
January 18, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Today is Weedless Wednesday and January 15-21, 2012. is National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW). This years theme is: “Breaking up is hard to do.” … [Read more...]
Healthy Living – January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
January 11, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Alzheimer's disease and dementia in general, are topics that are near and dear to my heart. I worked on an Alzheimer's/dementia unit of our regional hospital for several years and have learned first hand of the devastating effect of these conditions on both the patient and his/her family. … [Read more...]
Healthy Living – My January Routine
January 4, 2012 by · 3 Comments
The celebrations are now behind us and for me that signals the time to check a few thing off my yearly "to do" list. What I do every January, then I always remember when all these tasks are due, is make appointments for - A check-up, including blood work, with my family doctor. If you see a specialist yearly, book that appointment too. Pap test and breast exam. Mammogram Dental check-up and cleaning Eye exam Kathy at Oak Lawn Images suggested - Might be a good time to clean … [Read more...]
Healthy Living – How is a hysterectomy performed?
December 21, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
(This is an array of different instrumentation which may be used during any laparoscopic procedure) I'm pretty sure you don't want all the details...so I'll just give you a brief overview of the different hysterectomy options. There are different ways that your doctor can perform a hysterectomy. It will depend on your health history and the reason for your surgery. Abdominal hysterectomy This is done through an incision, or cut, in the lower part of your belly. The cut may go … [Read more...]
Healthy Living – Why is a hysterectomy performed?
December 14, 2011 by · 1 Comment
The most common reason a hysterectomy is performed is for uterine fibroids. The next most common reasons are: abnormal uterine bleeding (vaginal bleeding) cervical dysplasia (pre-cancerous condition of the cervix) endometriosis uterine prolapse I referenced the following sites for the information contained in this post … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ "Movember 30th" ~
November 30, 2011 by · 1 Comment
A HUGE thank you to all the men (and women) who did their part to raise awareness of prostate cancer! Monica … [Read more...]
Healthy Living – Ideas?? Questions??
November 30, 2011 by · 2 Comments
As with last week, for this weeks healthy living post, I thought I would ask for some input from you. Are there any health related topics that you would like to see discussed?Any women's health questions? Any general health topics that you would like to see discussed?Is there a particular disease or syndrome you would like to see information on?Aging related topics such as...why do people wrinkle as they age or why do they lose their hair...etc?Nutrition related … [Read more...]
Healthy Living – What would you like to see??
November 23, 2011 by · 3 Comments
For this weeks healthy living post, I thought I would ask for some input from you. Are there any health related topics that you would like to see discussed?Any women's health questions? Any general health topics that you would like to see discussed?Is there a particular disease or syndrome you would like to see information on?Aging related topics such as...why do people wrinkle as they age or why do they lose their hair...etc?Nutrition related topics?Breast … [Read more...]
STROKE – Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA or mini-stroke), part 2
October 19, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
(If you missed, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA or mini-stroke), part 1 - you can find it here.)TIA is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical treatment if you think you or someone else is having a TIA. Remember - Take Immediate ActionWhat happens during a TIA?You may feel any or all of the symptoms of stroke except they go away within a few minutes or hours. Learn more about the stroke warning signs.Why is TIA an emergency?A TIA is a very serious … [Read more...]
STROKE – Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA or mini-stroke), part 1
October 12, 2011 by · 3 Comments
TIA is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical treatment if you think you or someone else is having a TIA. Remember - Take Immediate ActionWhat is a TIA?The medical term is Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). It is also known as a mini-stroke. It happens when a clot stops blood from flowing to the brain for a short time. The symptoms of TIA are almost the same as the symptoms of a stroke, however symptoms go away within a few minutes or hours. Having a TIA … [Read more...]
