by fhcadmin | Feb 16, 2024 | Diabetes, Health, Health Hints, Heart Disease
Diabetes can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke and people with diabetes may develop heart disease 15 years earlier than those without diabetes. For people with diabetes, the most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease which develops when... 
by fhcadmin | Feb 14, 2024 | Health, Health Hints
January was Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and February is the Canada Cancer Society’s “dry” month to encourage people to go alcohol-free. Did you know that both the Alzheimer’s Society and the Canadian Cancer Society are participating charities in Federated Health? And... 
by fhcadmin | Feb 9, 2024 | Health, Health Hints, Heart Disease
February is Heart Health Month and February 7 – 14 is Congenital Heart Disease Week. A congenital heart defect (CHD) is a structural problem (or defect) in the heart that is present at birth. There are over 40 types of congenital heart defects. They happen very early... 
by Lecri | Jan 19, 2024 | Alzheimer, Educational, Health, Health Hints
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Together with the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, Federated Health Charities are on a mission to increase awareness about Canadians’ brain health and dementia risk. Increasing our awareness and understanding of Alzheimer’s and... 
by Lecri | Jan 13, 2024 | Health Hints
Happy 2024, everyone! If you’ve ever made a New Year’s resolution to improve your health, whether it’s to eat better or start using that gym membership, only to fall into old habits after a few months, weeks or even days, you’re not alone! Almost 70% of Canadians who... 
by Lecri | Dec 15, 2023 | Educational, Health, Health Hints
‘Tis the season to be jolly but December is also the busiest time of year for first responders and ERs across Ontario. Here are 12 tips to stay healthy and safe during the holidays: 1. Cooking and smoking are the leading causes of home fires in Ontario. Never leave a...