If you have a child, or if you yourself have a life-threatening allergy, mark the calendar on Thursday, Sept. 19.Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix is holding a HealthWatch for Children Day focussing on this subject at more than 800 locations across Canada. Pharmacists will conduct a one-on-one educational session with allergic individuals, parents, or caregivers of children […]
Category Archives: Health General
Allergies of various types make millions of people’s lives miserable everyday and the allergies control at least some aspects of the sufferer’s lives. This is unnecessary since measures can be taken to keep your allergies under control. There are different types of allergies, determined by what causes the allergy. The most well known allergies are […]
According to Joanne Larsen MS RD LD, junk food is a slang word for foods with limited nutritional value. “Every person has their own list of foods they call junk foods.” She writes, “I would include foods that are low in nutrient content. Generally, they offer little in terms of protein, vitamins or minerals. The […]
(ARA) – If you think you’re too old to benefit from a fitness regimen that includes weight training, think again. Seven years ago, Beatrice Maullin read about the Crown Valley Senior Olympics competition in her hometown of Pasadena, Calif. She had been working out at a local gym doing aerobics, machine weights and free weights. […]
Self induced emotional eating disorder characterized by persistent loss of appetite is called anorexia. Excessive consciousness toward weight loss, counting calories and excessive exercises can lead to a severe emotional eating disorder called anorexia. Some diagnosing signs and symptoms of anorexia are: – Excessive consideration to become thinner and thinner. – Misperception of body shape […]
Staying fit and mobile plays a large role in senior health. It’s not always easy to maintain fitness levels as we age. Naturally, our bodies change, but we don’t want them becoming immobile! Here are some tips to make your senior years more enjoyable and fit. As much as possible, continue doing your daily living […]