Your Health

After living with Budd Chiari Syndrome and raising two kids, here is my advice on how to talk to kids about chronic illness…

Let’s face it, between the bad weather and frigid temperatures, winter doesn’t bring that many joys, except for the fun winter sports! Diabetes doesn’t have to get in the way of enjoying outdoor activities, it just requires a few extra steps in order to ensure proper safety.

Having your blood pressure checked regularly can help detect high blood pressure early. However, blood pressure readings can be confusing, especially if you don’t know what the numbers mean. In this article, we’ll help you understand what the numbers mean, how to check your blood pressure at home, and what is considered acceptable blood pressure at every age. 

While falls are more common among seniors, they aren’t necessarily a “normal” part of aging and can be easily avoided. Physiotherapist Eric Leckie, takes us through the most common causes of falls in seniors and how to avoid them.

Lewy body dementia, named after the scientist who discovered related deposits in the brain, is one of many types of dementia. To help spread awareness about this devastating condition, we’re taking a look at the most common signs and symptoms to watch for.