Parkinson's Disease: Signs, Treatment, and Guidelines for Care in Canada This post includes excerpts from the Canadian Guideline for Parkinson Disease, 2nd Edition, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on September 9, 2019. Authorship, citations, and additional resources are listed at the end of this article. Parkinson's disease is one of those conditions that [...]
When the Newfoundland spring finally breaks through the "March Gales," most of us start thinking about clearing out the garage or freshening up the house. But there is one area of the home that often gets overlooked during spring cleaning, and it’s the most important for your family’s safety: the medicine cabinet. April is Medication [...]
If you’ve had chicken pox in the past, you’re at risk of getting shingles throughout your life. The chicken pox virus is called varicella-zoster and if you’ve had chicken pox, this virus stays in your system and can resurface and present itself as shingles later in life. Most commonly, the virus occurs in those [...]
Seasonal allergies can be bothersome and frustrating for many, especially those who like to spend time outside.
If you’re pregnant or trying to become pregnant, congratulations! This can be an exciting time in your life, and you definitely have a lot on your mind. You’ve probably thought of everything, from a new nursery and tiny clothes to changing dirty diapers and sleepless nights. Something you may not have thought about are [...]