Cholesterol 101
Do you know what your primary care provider is looking for when he or she sends you for a test to measure your blood cholesterol… Read More »Cholesterol 101
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World Leading Stroke Care
In the type of writing that I do, I regularly have the privilege of being entrusted with the stories of people who’ve been through a… Read More »World Leading Stroke Care
Take Care of Your Kidneys
Habits like eating a diet rich in vegetables, and going easy on sweetened beverages like soft drinks aren’t just good for your heart and brain.… Read More »Take Care of Your Kidneys
Are You Getting Enough Folate?
Folate — also known as vitamin B9 — isn’t just important during pregnancy, when it reduces a baby’s risk of developing abnormalities of the brain… Read More »Are You Getting Enough Folate?
Communication Disorders
Imagine suddenly being unable to produce a sentence that makes sense to others, yet understanding everything that is said to you. That’s just one manifestation… Read More »Communication Disorders
Take Control of Your Cholesterol
Forty percent of Canadians aged 40 to 59 have blood cholesterol levels that put them at an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, but… Read More »Take Control of Your Cholesterol
Brain Stem Stroke
Did you know a stroke can cause visual changes (such as double vision), dizziness or vertigo (a spinning sensation), or significant problems with balance? These… Read More »Brain Stem Stroke
A Guide to Atrial Fibrillation
Your heart begins racing, seeming to pound against your ribs, and you suddenly feel almost too weak to continue standing. Or, you write off those… Read More »A Guide to Atrial Fibrillation
What is a TIA or ‘mini-stroke’?
Weakness on one side of the body that goes away within minutes to hours (24 hours maximum). Slurred speech that occurs out of the blue… Read More »What is a TIA or ‘mini-stroke’?
PAD: Not Just a Pain
When you walk more than a certain distance, do you get cramping, pain or heaviness in your calf that eases off with rest? The root… Read More »PAD: Not Just a Pain