Most Canadians don’t like to talk about colorectal cancer but the month of March is a great time to change that. Screening for colorectal cancer is recommended for men and women beginning at age 50. Some of the screening tests designed to help diagnose colorectal cancer include colonoscopy, fecal occult blood test (FOBT) and flexible sigmoidoscopy. The benefits and risks of these screening methods vary. Discuss with your health care provider which test is best for you. Since every patient has a unique medical history, it is extremely important to talk with your health care provider about your personal risk factors and/or experience with colorectal cancer. By talking regularly and openly with your provider, you can take an active role in your health care. Questions to ask your health care provider about colorectal cancer screening:
Preventative Health Care – the Easiest Way to Protect Your Future!
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RISK FACTORS YOU CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT:
RISK FACTORS YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OVER:
Cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke) is a leading cause of death for Canadian men and women, so it’s important to understand how to prevent them. The more risk factors you have, the greater your risk is. You may have heard the term “metabolic syndrome” -- this refers to a group of risk factors that increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. These factors include high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity (particularly abdominal fat), high blood sugar, and low HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Three or more of these conditions need to be present for an individual to be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. If you are diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, your provider may prescribe medications and recommend lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Know your risk and if there are factors that you can do something about, but you need some help to know what you can do, please call the office at (705) 569-3244 to make an appointment with your primary care provider. The Temagami Medical Centre and Family Health Team…
committed to keeping you as healthy as possible! Thoughts, feelings and behaviours related to managing food and weight can begin to interfere with everyday activities. When we focus too much attention on our bodies and our eating, these preoccupations can quickly lead to missed opportunities in other parts of our lives. Left untreated, eating disorders have a high risk of mental and physical illnesses that can become life threatening. DID YOU KNOW?
People can and do recover from eating disorders but professional help is almost always required. The longer symptoms are denied or ignored, the more difficult the recovery will be. Any food and weight issues that limit your ability to live a full and pleasurable life are of concern. It doesn’t matter if you don’t clearly fit one of the clinical categories such as bulimia or anorexia – you still can and should seek help. Please feel free to schedule an appointment with our Registered Dietitian (705-569-3244) and/or our Mental Health Worker to learn how to help foster a healthier relationship with food. The Temagami Medical Centre and Family Health Team…
committed to keeping you as healthy as possible! Expired and unused prescription medications are often left lying in medicine cabinets and cupboards. Adults and seniors may accidentally take expired or unused prescription medications that are no longer effective. This can have dangerous interactions with other medications. In a recent study, 15.2% of teens said they had taken a prescription drug to get high and almost 70% of them got it from home. Safe disposal of unused and expired drugs ensures they do not end up in the wrong hands. Why is Safe Disposal Important?
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