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Antibiotic Awareness Week

November 17, 2016 - EllesmereFamilyHealth

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Eighty-eight years ago in London, England, the era of antibiotics began with Sir Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin. The modern miracle of antibiotics brought about significant improvements to the medical system and has saved millions of lives. Today, we rely heavily on these drugs to treat deadly infections, make surgical procedures possible, and reduce infections […]

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Risk Factors for Arthritis

November 12, 2016 - EllesmereFamilyHealth

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Each form of arthritis has its own particular risk factors, some of which we cannot change i.e., non-modifiable risk factors and others that we can control i.e., modifiable risk factors. Some of the most common risk factors for the development of arthritis include: Non-Modifiable Risk Factors Age: Arthritis can develop at any age. The risk […]

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Take your medication safely by Tracking them with MedsCheck

October 22, 2016 - EllesmereFamilyHealth

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How MedsCheck helps you take your medication safely. If you qualify for MedsCheck, you can set up a free meeting with your pharmacist to discuss: • what medications you are taking • how they work together and possible side effects • how to avoid bad interactions • how to use inhalers, needles, etc. Your pharmacist […]

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Are You Eligible for Government-funded physiotherapy?

October 19, 2016 - EllesmereFamilyHealth

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Learn how you can receive government-funded physiotherapy services to help you recover from illness, surgery or injury. If you are a senior, you may benefit from exercise classes designed to keep you healthy, active and independent. Eligibility for government-funded physiotherapy Step 1: find out if the government will pay for your treatment The information below […]

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Excess weight tied to 8 new cancer types: Review

October 19, 2016 - EllesmereFamilyHealth

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Scientists have eight more reasons for you to watch what you eat. A review of more than 1,000 studies has found a link between excess weight and eight new types of cancer. They include cancers of the: • Stomach • Liver • Gall bladder • Pancreas • Ovary • Thyroid • Meningioma brain tumors • […]

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What Are the Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity?

October 16, 2016 - EllesmereFamilyHealth

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Being overweight or obese isn’t a cosmetic problem. These conditions greatly raise your risk for other health problems. Overweight and Obesity-Related Health Problems in Adults Coronary Heart Disease As your body mass index rises, so does your risk for coronary heart disease (CHD). CHD is a condition in which a waxy substance called plaque (plak) […]

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Smoking Harms More Than Just You

October 10, 2016 - EllesmereFamilyHealth

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Second-hand smoke is also dangerous Even if you yourself don’t smoke, you can still get sick or die from tobacco. When you breathe the smoke from another person’s cigarette, it can be as bad as smoking cigarettes yourself. • Secondhand smoke exposure is the number two cause of lung cancer (smoking is the number one […]

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Breast cancer screening and prevention

October 9, 2016 - EllesmereFamilyHealth

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October is breast cancer awareness month. Here’s what you need to know about breast cancer, including when and where you should get screened and tips to help reduce your risk. Why you should screen When breast cancer is caught early: • most women (90%) recover fully after treatment • your cancer is less likely to […]

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Risks and Symptoms of the Most Common Food Allergies

September 20, 2016 - EllesmereFamilyHealth

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Be alert, be safe People are much more aware of food allergies and their risks today than ever before. Many schools have careful guidelines about what students can and can’t bring in their lunches. Products with allergen-free claims are now commonly found on grocery store shelves. Even with that heightened awareness, parents need to be […]

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