by fhcadmin | Aug 12, 2024 | Chronic Pain, Educational, Health, Health Hints
Chronic pain is pain that lasts for over 3 months and the pain is either there all the time, or it comes and goes. The World Health Organization now recognizes that chronic pain as a disease and not just a symptom of something else. According to Health Canada, nearly... 
by fhcadmin | Aug 8, 2024 | Educational, Health, Health Hints
Have you ever lain awake wondering why you cannot sleep? Almost everyone will experience insomnia over a lifetime, but for some people, it can become chronic and that is a problem. Every human needs a good night sleep. Without it, you cannot perform the complex... 
by fhcadmin | Aug 6, 2024 | Educational, Health, Health Hints
Everyday, we need to drink liquids. Why? Because the average human body is more than 60% water. Liquids make up: 83% of your lungs 66% of your brain 64% of your skin and 31% of your bones. Water is essential for your body because it helps: Lubricate your tissues and... 
by fhcadmin | Jul 25, 2024 | Educational, Health, Health Hints, Institute for Advancements in Mental Health, Men, Mental Health
Both men and women can experience mental health problems throughout their lifetimes. But men’s mental health is an often overlooked health concern. And mental health can affect males differently than females. Some of the most prevalent mental health conditions... 
by fhcadmin | Jul 22, 2024 | Educational, Health, Health Hints, Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis Canada
Osteoporosis Canada has some handy tips on how to look after your bone health. While anyone can get osteoporosis, it is more common in older white women and women of Asian descent. However, at least one in five men will also suffer from it. Bone is living tissue that... 
by fhcadmin | Mar 20, 2024 | Health Hints
As March is Brain Health Month, it is an opportunity showcase one of the 21 charities that Federated Health Charities supports with your donations. Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out...