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According to the Heart Research Institute, nine in ten Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease or stroke. It’s a sobering outlook, but a statistic is not necessarily a prophecy. There are things you can do right now to improve your health.

You’ve just discovered that you’re pregnant. Congratulations! It’s time to shop for nursery furniture, establish a college fund, and start taking care of yourself so that you’re ready for a healthy pregnancy.

Did you know that an estimated 60% of Canadian adults are overweight? This means that a substantial percentage of this country’s population is: Four times more likely to develop diabetes, Over three times more likely to have high blood pressure, Twice as likely to develop heart disease.

There are many simple things that can be done to protect eye health and vision, including wearing sunglasses year round, reducing exposure to blue light and UV rays and regular exercise. Clinical studies have shown that one of the most effective ways to protect our vision is through a multi-supplement formulated to support eye health.

A combination of good nutrition, exercise, and multivitamin supplementation will replace nutrients lost by these stressors and give your body what it needs for optimal health.

The flu causes as many as 12,200 hospitalizations and 3,500 deaths in Canada annually. People over 65 are especially at risk due to weakened immune systems and possible underlying conditions. The Winter of 2017 was dominated by the influenza subtype known as H3N2 causing the most confirmed infections, and is expected to do so again in 2018. This strain of the flu virus tends to hit older people a lot harder and causes amplified symptoms.

The good news is that we can take control of our heart health. By adopting a heart-healthy diet and making healthy lifestyle choices you can reduce your risk of heart disease by 84%.