It can be fun spending more time outside in the summer camping. However, being away from home can be hard when you have diabetes, especially if you take insulin or pills that can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). To stay safe while camping, it’s helpful to pack everything you might need, try some simple switches…
One exciting sign of spring is the smell of BBQ while walking outside. Barbecuing can create delicious smoky flavors hard to get using other cooking methods. However, sometimes there is a trade-off for your health. Here are 5 tips to boost the nutrition without sacrificing on the taste of barbecued meals. Tweak the meats Many…
by Amber Currie RDH We are a year into the coronavirus pandemic, and the feeling of burnout is common. For many there have been a shift in priorities, and the pandemic has changed the way we take care of ourselves. Oral health has decreased during the past year, with changes in personal and professional roles…
Starting September 29th, celebrate World Heart Day by using heart to beat cardiovascular disease. “Using heart” is about understanding what it takes to make changes that will help keep your heart healthy, being a positive role-model for your loved ones, and acting in a way that will help keep those with underlying heart conditions safe…
Children and youth need the right balance throughout their day to help them learn, grow and develop. This includes getting enough sleep, consuming nutritious food and drinks, being physically active, and managing stress. Participating in these healthy behaviours can also keep their immune system working properly, which can reduce their risk of getting colds, flu,…
Cancer screening tests are part of regular medical care and are important to complete even if you feel well and have a healthy lifestyle. Screening tests help find specific types of cancer at an early stage, in people who do not yet have symptoms and when there is a better chance of treating it successfully.…
Social media can be a great way to stay connected while practicing physical distancing; however, we can sometimes get caught up in comparing ourselves to others. Even if it seems like other people are finding it easy to meal plan and exercise with their extra time, it’s okay to not keep up with health goals…