Double Threat for Women: Breast Cancer and Heart Disease

Researchers in Toronto now believe that women who carry genetic mutations that put them at a higher risk of breast cancer may also face a higher risk of heart failure. This news comes after tests on mice showed those with a specific mutated gene (linked to breast cancer) were more likely to die as a result of a heart attack, than those who didn’t have the gene. Women who have had breast cancer should use this...

A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that women who were mildly dehydrated experienced headaches, loss of focus, fatigue and poor moods, as compared to women who were optimally hydrated. The women in the study only experienced mild dehydration (approximately 1% lower than optimal) but still felt the negative effects of dehydration. So, the next time you hit your mid-afternoon slump or wake up...

According to a recent article in the Globe and Mail, health advocates are demanding that the government take action on a national plan to reduce excessive sodium consumption. At present, the average Canadian consumes more than double the recommended daily intake of salt – a fact that puts thousands of Canadians at risk. Approximately 80% of the sodium consumed by Canadians is added to food products while it is...

In Part 2 of this series I talked about the second step of Making a Wellness Program a Reality in your organization. Step 2 was Implementation, this final article is on Step 3: Evaluate & Measure Return on Investment. Step 3 – Evaluate & Measure Return on Investment This is the most elusive step for most organizations. However, if the previous steps were done correctly then the return on investment...

In Part 1 of this series I talked about the first step of Making a Wellness Program a Reality in your organization. Step 1 was Evaluate, this article is on Step 2: Implementation. Step 2 – Implementation This is the fun part, since your careful analysis can transition towards implementing the right programs for your organization. The main consideration with implementation is that most people are reluctant to...