Children who are considered bright underachievers often have vision problems that make reading difficult. Sometimes they’re described as auditory learners because they can remember things they’ve heard much faster and easier than anything they’ve read. A clear sign that a vision problem may be at the root of your child’s difficulties is poor performance on written or standardized tests. It may surprise you to learn that many children who have vision problems interfering with learning actually have 20/20 eyesight (with or without glasses). A Developmental Vision Evaluation is needed to determine if a vision problem is interfering with reading.
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Seniors’ Nutrition
As people age, proper nutrition can become a challenge. For example, seniors may have smaller appetites, making it difficult to eat enough to ensure good nutrition. They may also have health conditions that change their sense of taste or smell, making some foods unappealing. In addition, seniors who once cooked big, healthy meals for family can find themselves uninspired by the thought of cooking for one or two. But good nutrition is important at every stage of life. Seniors should focus on eating a variety of foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, with some whole grains and protein to help ensure they are getting the nutrients they need.
Effectively Managing Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition and requires specific, lifelong management. It’s estimated that more than 6 million Canadians are at risk of developing diabetes. Prediabetes is a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not enough to be type 2 diabetes. Managing your health is critical to helping delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Cardio 1 Medical is a specialist clinic in Winnipeg and working together with your pharmacist they can support you in managing your diabetes effectively by reviewing any current medications, educating you about diabetes symptoms to be aware of, supporting you with healthy lifestyle changes, and offering products and tools to monitor your blood glucose.
Time for Desk Fitness
If you have a desk job, chances are you’re spending nearly 8 hours a day sitting, not counting the sitting you do outside of work. All of this sitting can be tough on your body! To combat this, try getting in some desk workouts every 30 to 45 minutes. After a brief warm-up moving your arms and neck, try an exercise like this: With one arm behind your back and one hand grabbing your head, gently pull your ear toward your shoulder. Hold for 5 deep breaths. Taking just five minutes to stretch and move will make a big difference!
Holiday Season Safety for Pets
The holiday season presents many dangers for pets. Holiday treats such as rich, fatty scraps of meat, pork and poultry bones, alcoholic beverages, chocolates and other treats have been linked to pancreatitis in dogs. Xylitol, a sugar substitute, can cause a dog’s blood sugar to suddenly drop, potentially leading to kidney failure. Holiday plants like berries from mistletoe, holly, hibiscus, Christmas roses, and poinsettia are toxic to pets. Christmas tree water can be poisonous, and things like ornaments, hooks, tinsel, candles, lights and electrical wiring can all pose hazards to a pet’s wellbeing. Keep your pets safe this holiday season!
Daily Disposable Contact Lenses: For Kids & Adults
The original idea of contact lenses goes back to the year 1508 and the Italian inventor, Leonardo DaVinci who was the first on record to come up with this idea. Naturally, technology has advanced incredibly over the 500+ years since then. More recently over the past few years, contact lens manufacturers continually come up with different ways to make contact lenses more comfortable and the safest they have ever been. People often complain of dry, red, irritated eyes when wearing contact lenses. Thanks to technology, advances keep making contacts more permeable, moist and comfortable. For more information visit: andersonvisioncare.ca/eyewear-contacts/
Do You Suffer From Vertigo?
Vertigo is a sensation of spinning dizziness. It is not, as many people maintain, a fear of heights. It is often associated with looking down from a great height but can refer to any temporary or ongoing spells of dizziness caused by problems in the inner ear or brain. If your Vertigo is neurologically based and not an inner ear issue, consider wearing neurological socks or insoles. These are designed to help increase balance and mobility. Perhaps they may be a good fit for you.
A Denturist’s Goal
A denturist’s goal is to replace missing natural teeth with esthetically pleasing, comfortable dentures. Denturists are independent professionals, licensed and educated to provide removable denture prosthetic services directly to the public. Not only do we do the intra oral procedures necessary to make your dentures, we also fabricate them. The immediate transfer of information required to do this precise work flows smoothly from the operatory to the in-house laboratory, resulting in fewer problems and a happier patient. When it comes to dentures see a denturist first.
Study In Your Community
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs when extra fat builds up in the liver. NAFLD has become the most common liver disease in Canada (estimated 30%), with an increased risk for persons with obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes and hypertension. NAFLD has serious implications for liver, heart, brain and kidney health. The University of Manitoba is conducting a study to determine how common NAFLD is and this condition’s long-term outcomes. At NAFLD clinics, ultrasound is used to detect fat in the liver. If there is fat, another ultrasound determines liver damage. For more information call C.W. Wiebe Centre 204-325-4312.
Ho Ho Hold the Candies!
Holidays are approaching, tempting foods are hitting the candy dishes and dinner tables, and challenges are arising for denture wearers. Decadent Sticky Foods like toffee cling to dentures, making it difficult to chew. Popcorn, hard nuts and candies may be fun in the moment, but they can easily cause cracks in a denture, chip replacement teeth, or even break the teeth right off. Savory steak and other tough meats can be difficult to break down with dentures, causing them to dislodge, leading to sore spots. Some foods don’t mesh well with dentures. Avoiding them can reduce problems and emergency repairs!
Seniors’ Nutrition
As people age, proper nutrition can become a challenge. For example, seniors may have smaller appetites, making it difficult to eat enough to ensure good nutrition. They may also have health conditions that change their sense of taste or smell, making some foods unappealing. In addition, seniors who once cooked big, healthy meals for family can find themselves uninspired by the thought of cooking for one or two. But good nutrition is important at every stage of life. Seniors should focus on eating a variety of foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, with some whole grains and protein to help ensure they are getting the nutrients they need.
