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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) – Heart Disease – Assessing Your Risk
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Are you at high risk for heart disease? Take a moment to consider your lifestyle, family history and general health. You and your healthcare provider can use this information to tackle potential…
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) – High Homocysteine Level – How It Affects Your Vessels
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is homocysteine? Homocysteine is an amino acid (a building block of protein) that is produced in the body. How is a high homocysteine level harmful? High homocysteine levels in the blood…
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) – Diet and Exercise for A Healthy Heart
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Your heart is the center of your cardiovascular system. It is involved in many of the daily functions that bring your body to life. So having a healthy heart is vital to…
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) – Stents (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease in Canada. It occurs when the coronary arteries (blood vessels) that carry blood away from your heart get blocked with…
Cough Medicine – Understanding your OTC Options
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Path to improved health Most of the time, a cough doesn’t require treatment. A cough from a cold or the flu (influenza) will usually go away on its own. Sometimes, cough medicines…
CPAP Devices for Sleep Apnea
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. If you suffer from sleep apnea, you know how it can negatively affect your quality of life. This serious sleep disorder may cause you to stop breathing for 10 to 30 seconds…
Creating a Personal Health Journal (Health Diary)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A personal health journal (health diary) is a record of your health. You keep the health journal yourself. The journal helps you keep track of every aspect of your health. Path to…
Croup
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is croup? Croup is a common childhood infection that affects breathing. It is recognizable by a “barking” cough commonly referred to as croup cough. It is caused by a virus…
Crying: Under Age 1
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Overview All babies cry. Crying is normal behavior in infants. But that doesn’t mean it’s any easier to handle when it happens. The good news is that most times, your baby is…
CT Head Scan
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Overview A CT (computed tomography) or CAT (computerized axial tomography) head scan looks inside your head and neck. CT and CAT scans are the same test. Special X-ray technology gives your healthcare…
Cushing’s Syndrome
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is Cushing’s syndrome? Cushing’s syndrome is a disease that occurs when your body makes too much of the hormone cortisol. Also, it can occur from getting too much cortisol from…
Cytomegalovirus
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is cytomegalovirus? Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus. Most people are exposed to the virus as infants. It is that believed most adults are diagnosed with the virus by age…
Day Care – Choosing a Good Center
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What should I look for in a day care center? Whether you are considering a commercial day care center or one in someone’s home, you should check it out carefully. Ask questions…
Decongestants – OTC Relief for Congestion
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are OTC decongestants? Decongestants are medicines that help relieve a congested (stuffy) nose. The congestion can be caused by a cold virus or by the flu, sinusitis, or allergies. Most decongestants…
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. These clots usually occur deep down in your leg veins. DVT is common and can be dangerous. …