Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of premature death among Canadian women. CVD can present differently in women than in men, and important differences exist in underlying pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. Heart disease does not always look the same in women as it does in men, and knowing that can make the difference between early recognition and a missed diagnosis.
Knowledge is the foundation of good health decisions, and teachers give us the tools to make them.
On International Teachers’ Day, the team at Orleans Family Health Clinic recognizes the role teachers play in shaping healthy, thriving communities across Orleans.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This page brings together Orleans Family Health Clinic‘s articles on breast cancer in one place, and we add to it as we publish more.
Hair loss is one of the most feared side effects of chemotherapy, even influencing some patients to refuse treatment. But what if there was a way to prevent it? Cooling helmets are gaining attention as a possible solution. Are they safe and effective? Here’s what the latest research reveals.
Adapted from commentary by Andrea Seale, CEO, Canadian Cancer Society
Over the past several decades, breast cancer outcomes in Canada have improved dramatically. Since the early 1990s, breast cancer death rates have fallen by more than 45 per cent, a success largely driven by earlier detection through screening and advances in treatment.
As flu season kicks in, most of us focus on common symptoms like fever, cough, and fatigue, but did you know that severe influenza can also directly harm the heart? Recent research is shedding light on why heart attacks are more frequent during flu season.
For decades, the challenge of Alzheimer’s disease has been its “invisible” nature. By the time cognitive symptoms—like memory loss or confusion—become apparent, the underlying biological changes have often been progressing in the brain for nearly twenty years.
A simple blood test may eventually help identify older adults who are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s-related cognitive impairment years before symptoms appear.
As the cooler months approach, it’s time to prepare for the increased risk of respiratory illnesses, including Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and the flu. Both viruses can have serious health implications, especially for vulnerable populations like young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions. This makes vaccination a crucial tool in preventing the spread and impact of these illnesses.
Living with chronic pain can affect almost every part of daily life — from sleep, mobility and work to mood, relationships and overall quality of life.
For many patients, getting access to specialized multidisciplinary pain care can also be difficult. Wait times can be long, services may not be available close to home, and some helpful treatments may not be covered by extended health benefits. That is why Power Over Pain is a resource worth knowing about.
