Rona hadn’t been feeling herself all day. She was usually quite active but today something was off. “All day long, I had ‘heavy arms’,” she says. A retired nurse, she knew that women experienced different symptoms but having a heart attack was the furthest thing from her mind. However, at midnight when she started to have chest pain and shortness of breath, her husband Ray … [Read more...] about MedWatch
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The dangers of skin cancer
When Anna Marie Dupont noticed a small growth on her left calf, she didn’t give it much thought. The growth first appeared 16 years ago and wasn’t troublesome. When it started to bleed, she showed it to her family doctor, who referred her to a dermatologist. Her dermatologist removed a portion of the growth and sent the sample for pathological examination. Anna Marie was … [Read more...] about The dangers of skin cancer
Maintain good foot health
To maintain good overall health doctors recommend walking at least 10,000 steps a day. In addition, numerous studies declare this is a great way to keep off excess pounds, make our bodies more flexible, and improve mental acuity. But how can you walk that 10,000 steps a day if your feet hurt? That’s why it’s important to maintain good foot health. There are many ways to … [Read more...] about Maintain good foot health
Seniors keeping fit
It’s April and many of this year’s New Year’s resolutions have already fallen by the wayside. Reported to be one of the most popular resolutions, improving physical fitness is usually forgotten by the end of January. The year may be a quarter over but it’s not too late to start getting in shape. Improving your fitness level is important at any age but it is especially important … [Read more...] about Seniors keeping fit
New resolutions for January 2023
Everyone believes in change, as long as it involves someone else. Each New Year in January, many of us make New Year’s Resolutions about how we are going to change. After Christmas season, people often feel remorse for having over-eaten and under-exercised. In early January gyms are flooded with new recruits, often lasting until February when our muscles begin to ache. So … [Read more...] about New resolutions for January 2023