Health

The television ads for the Kardia instrument that can detect atrial fibrillation of the heart ask – “do you have atrial fibrillation?” The answer from the majority of people questioned is, “What is that?” or […]

Many seniors recall the times when we all had a family doctor and had a yearly health assessment and physical examination. More than a decade ago, a number of studies showed little benefit from these […]

Last week, I attended an “old boys” luncheon with some of my fellow retired friends and among other topics, we began discussing medical issues including what were the current vaccination recommendations for seniors, especially those […]

As I sit down to write this latest article about osteoporosis, I realize that it is actually World Osteoporosis Day, a day that every year, the international campaign is observed to raise awareness about osteoporosis, […]

For a country whose alcohol consumption is relatively modest (compared to that of most developed nations), the release of Canada’s dramatically lowered national drinking guidelines – issued in January, 2023, generated headlines around the world, […]

At this week’s regular Wednesday luncheon with my five retired buddies, among other topics, we spent some time discussing one of my colleague’s recent cataract surgery, the very impressive return of his eyesight and the […]

Last month, my wife complained of an unexplained onset of right-sided chest pain… most severe in the lower rib cage area. I listened to her story and examined her, but I failed to come to […]

For many of us, especially snowbirds and those without a regular family doctor, the retention of personal health information, medications, laboratory results, imaging details and immunizations is extremely important, yet many do not have such […]

While most prescribed or over-the-counter drugs we may take are meant to help or prevent certain illnesses, there is an ever-increasing problem in the incidence of drug reactions and adverse side-effects, or drug interactions. Each […]

Although there are hereditary factors which may determine how healthy our heart will be, there are a number of well-recognized determinants for maintaining a healthy heart as we get older. Those who might already have […]