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Cholesterol and Older Adults
High cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries' walls, causing them to narrow and harden. This condition can restrict blood flow to the heart and brain, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Cholesterol and Older Adults
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High cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries' walls, causing them to narrow and harden. This condition can restrict blood flow to the heart and brain, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
How to Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
Cardiologist Leslie Cho, MD, discusses how you can naturally lower your cholesterol through diet, exercise, stress management and when you should consider cholesterol lowering medications such as statins.
How to Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
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Cardiologist Leslie Cho, MD, discusses how you can naturally lower your cholesterol through diet, exercise, stress management and when you should consider cholesterol lowering medications such as statins.
Top 10 Foods Rich in Calcium Video
While dairy is a popular source of calcium, there are plenty of other options available. Whether you're lactose intolerant, vegan, or simply looking to diversify your diet, check out these ten calcium-rich foods you can include!
Top 10 Foods Rich in Calcium Video
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While dairy is a popular source of calcium, there are plenty of other options available. Whether you're lactose intolerant, vegan, or simply looking to diversify your diet, check out these ten calcium-rich foods you can include!
Recognizing the Early Warning Signs of COPD Video
Early warning signs of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD include: feeling short of breath or coughing and producing excess mucus or phlegm.
Recognizing the Early Warning Signs of COPD Video
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Early warning signs of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD include: feeling short of breath or coughing and producing excess mucus or phlegm.
Understanding Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
This animated video explains the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as how the lungs function in individuals with COPD.
Understanding Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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This animated video explains the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as how the lungs function in individuals with COPD.
What Is Osteoporosis - Animation Video
This video illustrates that bone is a living organ, not just an inert skeleton. With over 50% of older adults facing poor bone health, it's essential to build strong bones early in life to prevent fractures.
What Is Osteoporosis - Animation Video
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This video illustrates that bone is a living organ, not just an inert skeleton. With over 50% of older adults facing poor bone health, it's essential to build strong bones early in life to prevent fractures.
Osteoporosis in Older Adults
Older Adults with Osteoporosis have a significantly higher risk of fractures. The most common fractures associated with Osteoporosis are in the hip, spine, wrist, and shoulder.
Osteoporosis in Older Adults
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Older Adults with Osteoporosis have a significantly higher risk of fractures. The most common fractures associated with Osteoporosis are in the hip, spine, wrist, and shoulder.
COPD in Older Adults
The risk of developing COPD increases with age. Approximately 15% of older adults aged 65 to 69 have COPD, while this percentage rises to 26% for those aged 85 and older.
COPD in Older Adults
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The risk of developing COPD increases with age. Approximately 15% of older adults aged 65 to 69 have COPD, while this percentage rises to 26% for those aged 85 and older.
Chronic Disease Management
In North America and in most western European countries approximately 80% of adults over age 65 have a chronic disease and of these 30% have three or more chronic conditions.
Chronic Disease Management
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In North America and in most western European countries approximately 80% of adults over age 65 have a chronic disease and of these 30% have three or more chronic conditions.
Diabetes and Older Adults
More than 25% of Canadians aged 65 and older have diabetes. Older adults with diabetes face significant risks for both acute and chronic complications related to the disease.
Diabetes and Older Adults
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More than 25% of Canadians aged 65 and older have diabetes. Older adults with diabetes face significant risks for both acute and chronic complications related to the disease.
Symptoms of Diabetes
Cleveland Clinic infographic showing the symptoms of diabetes.
Symptoms of Diabetes
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Cleveland Clinic infographic showing the symptoms of diabetes.
Snapshot of Diabetes in Canada, 2023 Infographic
Canadian Government statistics on the occurence of different types of diabetes, complications and prevention.
Snapshot of Diabetes in Canada, 2023 Infographic
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Canadian Government statistics on the occurence of different types of diabetes, complications and prevention.
Canadian Diabetes Risk Online Questionnaire
Are you at risk of having pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes? The Canadian Public Health Agency has designed a short online diabetes risk questionnaire to help you find out.
Canadian Diabetes Risk Online Questionnaire
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Are you at risk of having pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes? The Canadian Public Health Agency has designed a short online diabetes risk questionnaire to help you find out.
Beginner level seated full body workout for Arthritis or Inflammation
Beginner level seated full body workout for Arthritis or Inflammation by Senior Fitness with Meredith
Beginner level seated full body workout for Arthritis or Inflammation
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Beginner level seated full body workout for Arthritis or Inflammation by Senior Fitness with Meredith
Arthritis
Arthritis is a term used to describe a group of over 100 diseases characterized by acute or chronic inflammation of the joints, often accompanied by pain and structural damage.
Arthritis
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Arthritis is a term used to describe a group of over 100 diseases characterized by acute or chronic inflammation of the joints, often accompanied by pain and structural damage.
Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis Video
Learn about two different types of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and what can cause these types of joint pain and inflammation.
Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis Video
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Learn about two different types of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and what can cause these types of joint pain and inflammation.
The Many Types of Arthritis Video
Dr. Sehris Khawaja, (Rheumatologist) provides information about the many types of joint pain conditions and how to best manage them.
The Many Types of Arthritis Video
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Dr. Sehris Khawaja, (Rheumatologist) provides information about the many types of joint pain conditions and how to best manage them.
Interactive Arthritis Symptom Checker
6 step interactive arthritis symptoms checker that works on desktop and smartphone. A simple tool to help you talk to a healthcare provider about your symptoms.
Interactive Arthritis Symptom Checker
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6 step interactive arthritis symptoms checker that works on desktop and smartphone. A simple tool to help you talk to a healthcare provider about your symptoms.
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that results in involuntary movements, tremors, stiffness, and difficulties with balance and coordination.
Parkinson's Disease
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Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that results in involuntary movements, tremors, stiffness, and difficulties with balance and coordination.
Parkinson's Disease Overview - Mayo Clinic
A short non-technical overview of Parkinson's Disease presented by the Mayo Clinic - causes, symptoms, & treatment options.
Parkinson's Disease Overview - Mayo Clinic
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A short non-technical overview of Parkinson's Disease presented by the Mayo Clinic - causes, symptoms, & treatment options.
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that gradually impairs memory, cognitive abilities, and the capacity to perform simple tasks.
Alzheimer's Disease
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Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that gradually impairs memory, cognitive abilities, and the capacity to perform simple tasks.
Why is Alzheimer’s disease so difficult to treat?
Alzheimer's is a long, chronic process that leads to brain changes, likely starting decades before symptoms appear. It has been challenging for scientists to determine the precise triggers and causes of the many symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Why is Alzheimer’s disease so difficult to treat?
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Alzheimer's is a long, chronic process that leads to brain changes, likely starting decades before symptoms appear. It has been challenging for scientists to determine the precise triggers and causes of the many symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Hypertension in Older Adults
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health problem that is common in older adults.
Hypertension in Older Adults
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health problem that is common in older adults.
Charts - Blood pressure of adults, 2016-2019 Statistics Canada
Blood Pressure Statistics in Canada by Age Group.
Charts - Blood pressure of adults, 2016-2019 Statistics Canada
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Blood Pressure Statistics in Canada by Age Group.
Video - How to measure your blood pressure at home
How to accurately measure your blood pressure at home.
Video - How to measure your blood pressure at home
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How to accurately measure your blood pressure at home.
Gum Disease: What you need to know before treatment!
VIDEO: Gum disease is a situation where bacteria in the form of plaque or tartar, gets underneath your gums and therefore releases toxins that cause your gums to be inflamed, and eventually also causes you to lose the bone surrounding your teeth
Gum Disease: What you need to know before treatment!
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VIDEO: Gum disease is a situation where bacteria in the form of plaque or tartar, gets underneath your gums and therefore releases toxins that cause your gums to be inflamed, and eventually also causes you to lose the bone surrounding your teeth
Periodontal Disease and Older Adults
What is periodontal disease?, symptoms, impacts, treatments and prevention
Periodontal Disease and Older Adults
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What is periodontal disease?, symptoms, impacts, treatments and prevention
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