Good NEWS—Weight loss drug Ozempic -called Wegovy in Canada -can reduce heart attacks and cardiovascular disease by as much as 20%. Evidence that weight loss can reduce health risks. Originally approved for people with diabetes, the drug’s off-label use has quickly become a popular weight loss drug. Listen here for more info on Ozempic/Wegovy in…
Did you know your grip can predict your overall health, strength, and risk of heart disease? As you age, the stronger the grip, the more likely to survive diseases such as cancer. After age 40, muscles tend to lose their mass. A strong grip at an older age is an indication of longevity. There are…
Omega-3’s found in salmon & fatty fish support a healthy heart, brain, and eyes and support of your cell membranes.While taking fish oil supplements may seem easier than eating fish twice a week, they have a more limitedfatty acid profile than whole fish and don’t contain selenium, which reduces mercury toxicity. Learn more about Omega-3’s today…
it’s not always lifestyle that determines early cardiovascular disease.
Optimal Aging Means Good Brain Health, Especially For Women By Dr. Vivien Brown Published by http://www.youareunltd.com/ Healthy aging is a lifelong process. We want to optimize opportunities for improving and preserving all aspects of health: physical, social and mental wellness and independence. We all want to live a long life, but also, a life that…
Have we reached the tipping point? An interesting article recently appeared in the prestigious Journal of American Medicine Association (JAMA) about life expectancy and death rates in the US. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in the US (CDC) noted that death rates for the first nine months of 2015 increased significantly most notably…
Canadians eat an astounding 88 pounds of sugar per year—it’s about one in every five calories we consume. Sugar by any name; barley malt, brown rice syrup, corn syrup, cane syrup, dextrin, dextrose, and sweeteners, *, is still a substance that if consumed in excess can lead to the proliferation of many cancers. In fact,…
Taking care of loved ones means knowing the signs of heart attack symptoms Valentine’s Day as we know is a time to acknowledge your loved ones, showing your appreciation and yes, love. But I would suggest the most important thing you can do for those you care the most about, is take care of yourself…
When weighing the cancer risk of some meats to colorectal cancer moderation is the new normal. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) a subsidiary of the World Health Organization, (WHO) ruled that processed meat causes colorectal cancer and red meat e.g. pork, lamb, beef probably does. The finding was reached by a group…
A healthy older woman is active and independent. By active, I mean being able to do the things you want like meeting your friends, going out, and working out. You don’t have any limitations based on physical issues. Being independent is a more cognitive aspect o f health. It means you are able to do…