Together for Health

Heart attack signs are often missed in women

March 22, 2018

While most women are likely aware of how serious heart disease is, they’re unlikely to be aware of the threat it poses to them personally. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in Canada – up to five times as many die from it than breast cancer. 

So why is it that early...
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womens health

How much salt is too much?

March 9, 2018

When consumed in small amounts, salt – or table salt – is good for us. It’s an essential nutrient to help our bodies function properly by working to regulate water balance in cells, helping maintain blood volume, and aiding in nerve function. Plus it makes food taste good. But too much salt can...
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nutrition
How to survive a bad flu season

How to survive a bad flu season...

February 16, 2018

Have you had the flu this winter? If not, you probably know someone who has. North America has been hit hard by the flu this winter and there’s no sign yet that the infection rate is going down.

As of February 5, 2018, data from Health Canada states that over 3,000 hospitalizations, 285...
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flu shot, influenza
Bell Let's Talk

Let’s Talk Mental Health

January 29, 2018

Mental health is a level of psychological wellbeing, and can affect us all in one way or another.  In fact, one in five Canadians will experience some sort of mental health issue in their lifetime, meaning either you or someone you know will likely be affected at some point. Sadly though, there...
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mental health, child and youth mental health

The truth behind "detox" diets

January 4, 2018

This is the time of year when many people think they’d like to drop a few pounds – particularly after all the holiday excess. However, in their quest for a quick result, a large number of people turn to so-called “detox” diets.

Detox, as it relates to dieting, means the removal of toxic...
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