Keep your feet clean and dry. Examine your feet for problems at least once a week. Moisturize your feet but never between your toes. File down thick, dry skin. Cut toenails carefully. Don’t hide “ugly” toenails with polish. Protect your feet in public areas. Head off sweaty feet by wearing socks and change them daily […]

If you have visited the doctor or gone into the emergency department, chances are good that you have had your blood pressure taken. What does a blood pressure mean? What is an average blood pressure? What is your blood pressure and factors affecting it? Blood pressure is the pressure the blood exerts on the artery […]

Education that supports your health and your life Interested in learning how to live healthier and learn to confidently manage your health and chronic (or at risk of developing) condition? The Alberta Healthy Living Program offers a variety of free workshops that include; Proper nutrition and managing emotional eating Living with and understanding Diabetes Sleeping […]

A pap test may save your life. What is a pap test and why do I need one? If you are a woman between the ages of 25 and 69, it is recommended that you have a pap test (also known as a pap smear) completed every three years. The purpose of a pap smear […]

What are the different types of diabetes? Type 1 diabetes occurs when cells responsible for the production of insulin, found in the pancreas, are destroyed by the body’s immune system. This is why this type of diabetes is called an “autoimmune” disease. In order to function, a person whose pancreas isn’t producing any insulin or very […]

Obviously the impact of lockdown and social distancing has been serious for many of my readers, and I’ve struggled to think of what I could share that might help. Finally I think I’ve got something to say. Even as the world closes down around you, you have to stay open! In my last scientific article on addiction […]