ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also called Lou Gehrig's disease, is a rapidly progressive neuromuscular disease that attacks the nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses from the brain to the voluntary muscles in the body – your arms, legs, face etc., Once these electrical impulses are no longer received, the muscles lose strength, atrophy and die. […]
InsideOut Physiotherapy & Wellness Group presents a free lunchtime program on the health benefits of Nordic Pole Walking. It is a simple low-impact exercise that involves walking with a pair of customized ski poles. Please join us and discover how you can […]
Did you know that 94 percent of health insurance denials are never appealed even though 70 percent of those that are appealed are granted? So what makes us so reluctant to appeal? If you ever had your health insurance claim denied you know how frustrating that can be. It feels like insult added to injury. […]
According to experts at the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of how much protein we need. One popular way of calculating how much protein a person needs is by the formula: Weight in pounds x 0.8 = Average protein needs Canada's Food Guide on the other hand, recommends […]
Please come and join us for a free program given by Professor Cornelia J Baines of the University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Professor Baines will share her research and analysis about the pros and cons of being screened for cancer. […]
During the month of March there are a lot of nutrition related activities taking place. Here are two of my favourites that I would like to share with you. Check out Canadian food writer Sarah Elton's new book: Starting from Scratch: What You should Know about Food and Cooking. "Beginning with an exploration of taste and […]
Ever wonder what you can eat when you have kidney problems? While there is no standard 'kidney diet', the dietitians at the Kidney Foundation of Canada have lots of helpful suggestions. They can help you plan your meals, track your daily intake, provide mouthwatering dietitian approved recipes and answer your kidney related health questions. Here are some sample fact […]
On this Valentine's Day, make a date with your heart and unlock the secrets to a healthy heart. You can help prevent heart disease by making healthy choices and managing any medical conditions you may have. Check out the site of The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for more specific information but […]
Ever tried the fist bump? President Obama is a strong advocate of fist bumps. Also known as closed-fist high-five, dap, pound, fist pound, bro fist… the fist bump is often associated with bro culture. But forget the bro stigma! The fist bump may be the BEST way to cut […]