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More Canadians are now surviving heart attacks and strokes. Now more than ever before Canadians have a better chance of surviving a heart attack or stroke. The death rate has decreased 75% over the last 60 years which means that 80-90% of those who experience a heart attack or stroke, who make it to the hospital, will survive. Key behaviours to help prevent the risk of heart attack...

New research is showing that people who carry the gene for Alzheimer’s show changes in their brains beginning in childhood. The gene is one factor in the risk of developing disease but other factors such as poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking and high blood pressure all contribute as well. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia . It is a progressive disease that affects...

The Canadian Mental Health Association describes depression as a “grappling with feelings of severe despair over an extended period of time.” Some describe it as a long dark tunnel with no end. This mental illness can hurt in many ways. Work, home life, and relationships can all be affected under the veil of depression.   Depression in the workplace is a growing concern. Up to one...

Autumn is a wonderful time of year to get active. Where the summer heat can sometimes be unbearable for outdoor activity, the cool breeze of autumn is very inviting! There are many activities in the Barrie area that you and your family can take part in. A great source for finding activities in Barrie is the Recreations page on the City of Barrie website. Listed here are all of the...