The Heart and Stroke Foundation asks: What will your last 10 years look like? Do you know the steps to Make Health Last? I know what many of you are thinking...that's so far away, I can't possibly worry about that now. Trust me when I tell you your 30's and 40's will whiz by at the speed of light and before you know what hit you, you too will be mulling this dilemma in your mind. … [Read more...]
Make Health Last. What will your last 10 years look like? {Healthy Living}
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Travel Health: What Can You Do? {Healthy Living}
January 30, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
There's nothing like getting away on a vacation to help you relax and unwind from the stresses of today's busy lifestyles. This being said, you will want to make sure that you take precautions in order to stay healthy on your trip and return home healthy. … [Read more...]
Kellogg’s is Going to Help You Achieve a Healthy 2013!
January 21, 2013 by · 10 Comments
With the help of Kellogg's I'm looking forward to a healthier 2013! Like many people I made a New Year's resolution to eat healthier, be more active and lose a few pounds. If, like me, you are one of the many people who are starting off the New Year with a goal of a healthier lifestyle, then you'll love My Special K! This convenient site offers you a place to set your goals, make a plan and put it into action. They have user friendly tools you can use to make a great start and stay … [Read more...]
Start Your New Year Right by Following Canada’s Food Guide {Healthy Living}
January 9, 2013 by · 7 Comments
Many of us, myself included, have made a New Year's resolution to eat healthier and be more physically active. If these are among your goals for 2013, or if you just want to be certain you are making the right food choices for you and your family; be sure to check out Canada's Food Guide, it is a great tool. Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide provides recommendations on how many servings of each food group you should eat each day, including Vegetables and Fruit, Grain Products, Milk and … [Read more...]
Foreign Health Product Alerts {#Advisory} *Updated* to include 1 additional Canadian advisory
December 21, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Alerts ~ Health Canada helps protect the Canadian public by researching, assessing and collaborating in the management of the health risks and safety hazards associated with the many consumer products Canadians use everyday. Health Canada is advising consumers not to use the products specified below due to concerns about possible side-effects. … [Read more...]
Health Canada ~ Three New #Recalls
December 13, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Health Canada helps protect the Canadian public by researching, assessing and collaborating in the management of the health risks and safety hazards associated with the many consumer products Canadians use everyday. Provided here for your convenience are the links to 3 new recall notices: The Pampered Chef Garlic Slicer / Garlic Slicer Set http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1738 Pomeroy/San Miguel Reed Diffusers and … [Read more...]
Type 2 Diabetes {Healthy Living}
November 28, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in Canada with more than 60,000 new cases yearly. Nine out of ten people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. The good news is that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or postponed by making healthy lifestyle choices. … [Read more...]
{I WOULD LOVE YOUR VOTE!!} Older Mommy Still Yummy is in the Finals of the 2012 Canadian Blog Awards!
November 5, 2012 by · 27 Comments
I'm super excited to announce that thanks to all the support from you, my readers, Older Mommy Still Yummy is in the finals of the CANADIAN BLOG AWARDS, {BEST HEALTH BLOG} category!! Thank you all for your continued support and if you would like to vote for Older Mommy Still Yummy in the finals in "BEST HEALTH BLOG" category you can go to THE CANADIAN BLOG AWARDS, scroll down a bit until you see "BEST HEALTH BLOG" (rt. side of page), click on it, when it opens, tick the box by Older Mommy … [Read more...]
Mammograms 101 {Healthy Living}
October 9, 2012 by · 4 Comments
As many of you are aware, October is breast cancer awareness month. We all are women or have women in our lives that we know and love so I thought it would be the perfect time to share some information on mammography that I found. First, some background information. Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Canadian women. In 2006, there will be an estimated 21,600 new cases in women aged 20+ and 5,300 deaths from breast cancer in Canada. About 11% of Canadian … [Read more...]
Be prepared in minutes with “Emergency Profile”
October 9, 2012 by · 8 Comments
Even as a nurse, I must admit, I sometimes struggle to keep all the specific and critical health information for everyone in my family organized, accessible and up to date. We all lead busy lives; many are very engaged with young active families, have their own health problems or have aging parents and/or extended family to care for. Now, imagine an emergency medical situation involving someone you love and the resultant stress that situation would cause. Now also imagine, that as a … [Read more...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month {Healthy Living}
October 3, 2012 by · 3 Comments
What is breast cancer? Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast. The breast tissue covers an area larger than just the breast. It extends up to the collarbone and from the armpit across to the breastbone in the centre of the chest. The breasts sit on the chest muscles that cover the ribs. Each breast is made of glands, ducts (thin tubes) and fatty tissue. Lobules are groups of glands that can produce milk. Milk flows from the lobules through a network of ducts to the nipple. The nipple … [Read more...]