Wellness & Prevention


Are You Fruit Smart?

Eating a couple of pieces of fruit a day could cut your risk of heart disease and stroke by up to 40 per cent, says...

October 9, 2014 / 4 min read


New Screening Guidelines for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Actor George C. Scott, French General Charles de Gaulle and physicist Albert Einstein – each renowned in his respective field – all taken down by...

October 7, 2014 / 2 min read


Early Detection is Everything

Mammograms have recently been in the news as studies have questioned their effectiveness in detecting breast cancer. So what does that mean for you?  ...

October 3, 2014 / 2 min read


Senior Years, Sleepless Nights?

People often say “I slept like a baby” to describe a good night’s sleep. That’s because newborns sleep 16 to 20 hours a day and...

October 2, 2014 / 3 min read


Running 5 Minutes a Day Has Long-Term...

The recent study's conclusion says that running even five to 10 minutes a day at speeds of less than 6 miles an hour is associated...

September 30, 2014 / 3 min read


A Look at Common Eye Injuries

An overview of the most common causes of eye injuries and guidelines for dealing with them.

September 25, 2014 / 2 min read


Top 5 Steps to Healthy Aging

Primary care physicians are increasingly providing an aging population with "wellness and prevention" guidelines so that these patients can remain engaged in active and productive...

September 24, 2014 / 3 min read


Age and Calcium in Arteries Determine Heart...

Coronary artery calcium is best at predicting a lower risk of heart attacks, even in individuals who are considered to be at higher risk by...

September 22, 2014 / 2 min read


Don’t Put Off Regular Screenings

Regularly scheduled checkups, complete with different screening exams tailored toward your age, keep you on the wellness track.

September 22, 2014 / 2 min read


Watch Now – Colonoscopy: Conquering Test Anxiety

Booyah! I finally scheduled and went through with a colonoscopy — a health screening for colorectal cancer. I zoomed past my 50th birthday as if...

September 16, 2014 / 3 min read