What's the real story on influenza (flu)?
A version of this article was first published in the Winter 2015 issue of Healthier You magazine. Common myths about influenza In my experience as a nurse, I have heard many questions abou...
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Radon: What you need to know
November is Radon Awareness Month in Canada and it's a great time to test your home for radon gas. Did you know that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and kills approximat...
Learning from Nana: Making small changes to prevent falls and stay independent
At 90 years old, my Nana still splashed her face 10 times each morning with cold water - a tip she once read in a fashion magazine from celebrity Marilyn Monroe to keep the skin free of wrinkles. Afte...
Foodie Friday: Making vegetables the star of your supper
The Brassica family Vegetables are often thought of last when planning a meal. Sometimes, they are dragged out of the depths of the freezer and cooked to death with no flavours added. With that app...
Sharing of cultural practices in health care transitions
"I can't emphasize how important it is for health care professionals to take the lead in asking these questions (about cultural practices), in peeling back the layers of assumptions, and finding out s...
Safe driving: Expecting the unexpected every day of the year
Drive like it's Halloween every night This was the name of the Parachute Canada and FedEx media release for Halloween safety in 2013. It is still a great message today. In BC, there are an avera...