Category: Health Guides
Our guides are the powerhouse of information and resources. To advise you, educate you and guide you through the maze of confusion and unawareness. Be it the ways to diagnose a problem or to find its solutions, these guides offer you an array of options to choose from– because we respect your beliefs.
These well-organised guides are divided into sections and sub-sections. So, you begin with identifying your problem; then, determine the underlying cause/s; next, you learn about possible preventive measures and; finally, choose the cure/s in the solution centre.
Making these guides particularly useful are the links, within the articles, to helpful resources and to the product finder.
So, delve deeper into the Health Guides for the facts and the findings. But one advice – Though you may feel like one after reading these guides, Beware of Behaving like a Pro – always seek expert advice.
List of articles under : Health Guides
Aging and Vision Loss
Eye Care
Aging and Vision Loss
Dr. Dennis Ruskin
We expect more from our eyesight now than ever before. Whether at work or play, our sight is precious to our understanding and enjoyment of the fascinating world around us. Read more
Let Your Eyes Sparkle This Winter
Health Guides
Let Your Eyes Sparkle This Winter
Eye Care
Your eyes may light up seeing preparations for the winter holiday season in Canada. But are you prepared for the care that your eyes need in the winter? Read more
Computer Vision Syndrome
Health Guides
Computer Vision Syndrome
Eye Care
Your eyes are dry and stinging, and your head is pounding. Just another rough day at the office? Or could your computer screen be the culprit? Sore eyes and headaches are just two symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). CVS is a relatively common problem occurring in approximately 70-75 per cent of computer users. Read more
Sunglasses – Not just for summer anymore
Health Guides
Sunglasses – not just for summer anymore
Eye Care
Your eyes need protection from the sun all year round – the same as the rest of your body. Just as in the summer, the two main risks are damage from the sun’s UV rays, and discomfort caused by glare. Read more
Vision Loss Etiquette 101
Health Guides
Vision Loss Etiquette 101
Eye Care
So you’ve just met someone with vision loss – perhaps at work, through a friend or out in the community. It’s only natural to feel unsure about how to behave and to want to avoid doing something inappropriate. Here are a few simple tips to help you be more comfortable and supportive around a person with vision loss. Read more
What to expect during an eye exam
Health Guides
What to expect during an eye exam
Eye Care
That big “E” on the wall of your family doctor’s office is looking blurry, and you’re off to your first-ever eye exam. Here’s a primer on what to expect when you get there. Read more
Insight
Health Guides
Insight
Eye care
Q. My mother has glaucoma. What are my chances of getting it? What can I do to prevent it?
Canadian researchers break ground unlocking mysteries of glaucoma in one of world’s largest studies of disease
Health Guides
Eye Care
CNIB-funded study produces “gold mine” of new data, bringing hope to 67 million affected by open-angle glaucoma.
MONTREAL, June 22 – The world community of glaucoma researchers and 67 million people with this devastating eye disease worldwide can expect to benefit from a groundbreaking CNIB-funded study released today. More than 15 years in the making, the Canadian Glaucoma Study positively identified, for the first time, several risk factors predicting the progression of this little understood disease. Read more
New method to detect high-risk glaucoma patients
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New method to detect high-risk glaucoma patients
Eye Care
A scientific method of identifying glaucoma patients at high risk for rapid deterioration and blindness has been developed by a researcher at Montreal’s Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital. Read more
Dental Route to Disease Depiction
Health Guides
Dental Route to Disease Depiction
Dental Care
Your smile can reveal more than your teeth. Researches show that 90% of systemic health problems show dental symptoms. Diseases such as diabetes, HIV, heart problem, liver disease and even some pregnancy risks can be detected through oral symptoms.