A “handy” way to stay healthy Help your children maintain proper hygiene to stay healthy and prevent unnecessary illness by getting them into the habit of washing their hands frequently and properly. When should kids (and grownups) wash their hands? • When they are visibly dirty • Before preparing and immediately after handling food • […]

Is It a Cold or the Flu? Symptom Cold Flu (Influenza) Fever Rare high fever (102°F/39°C to 104°F/40°C), sudden onset, lasts 3-4 days Headache Rare Usual, can be severe General aches and pains Sometimes, mild Usual, often severe Tired and weak Sometimes, mild Usual, may last 2-3 weeks or more Extreme fatigue Unusual Usual, early […]

The more people who are infected, the more cases of severe outcomes will occur An increase in Lyme disease cases is a concern, Canada’s top public health officer says. Lyme disease is an infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. In Canada, it’s transmitted by two species of ticks that suck on the blood of humans […]

Causes of Lower Back Pain The most common cause of low back pain is using your back muscles in activities you’re not used to, like lifting something heavy. Low back pain can be a result of a back injury from muscle strain or spasm, sprains of ligaments, and joint problems (slipped disk). A slipped disk, […]

What Causes High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)? Your heart pumps blood. Blood pressure is the force of blood against your blood vessels as it circulates. This force is necessary to make the blood flow, delivering nutrients and oxygen throughout your body. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, means there is too much pressure in your blood […]