Total knee replacement is the most definitive treatment for advanced osteoarthritis. This procedure is typically done in a hospital setting, with 3-5 days of hospital stay. In recent years, it has become clear that healthy individuals can be discharged from the hospital on the day of their surgery, to safely and conveniently recover at home. Having surgery done at a medical centre provides a welcome alternative to hospitals. This can help reduce complications associated with hospitalization, and for many patients, the convenience and comfort of being at home with family is much preferred over the rustle and bustle of a busy surgical ward.

Occupational burnout has been defined as a recognizable syndrome by the World Health Organization. Burnout results in physical and mental fatigue, poor productivity and overall health. Employers and employees need to set healthy boundaries to create healthy, high performing workplaces. Here are some great ways to prevent burnout: Nourish a safe culture making it ok to admit if the workload is too high. Compromise and negotiate workload. Delegate. Prioritize, prioritize, prioritize. Create a ‘not-to-do’ list. Take breaks. Practice mindfulness. Practice saying no. Offer flexibility or telecommuting options Find more workplace wellness tips at WellnessWorksCanada.ca.

Here are some tips to help you become financially independent: 1) Spend less than you earn. 2) Have a plan and stick to it. 3) Buy a house and pay off the mortgage as soon as you can. 4) Get rid of any credit card or consumer loan debt. 5) Set up pre-authorized transfers to move 10% of your monthly income into savings. 6) Work with an advisor to choose an investment plan that works for your goals. 7) Don’t put all of your money into one investment option. 8) Save and invest any extra income (bonuses, etc.).

Menopause brings about a host of changes that can make intimacy painful or impossible. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause can cause symptoms of extreme burning, pain, and tissue tearing with intimacy. Early symptoms can respond to over-the-counter vaginal moisturizers and lubricants. More severe symptoms require a visit to the medical doctor. Prescription vaginal hormones can safely and effectively relieve the symptoms and return a couple to intimacy. If a woman doesn’t want to use hormones, then new laser therapies like MonaLisa Touch® and TempSure VitaliaTM can also be safely used to treat symptoms and restore vaginal health. Great skin at any age – Let us show you how!

The opioid crisis continues to escalate, not showing any signs of going away soon. We must protect our “kids” — which, by the way, our kids are always our kids, no matter their age or ours. Please listen and don’t react or preach. Make a safe space for drug use conversations. If they are going to use anyway, for example, encourage them not to use alone. Also let them know about the O.A.T. Clinic in White Rock, where they can get their Suboxone or Methadone. Love them, support them, try and get them help.

A strong foundation in childhood can lead to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Parents can help support positive mental health by forming strong and caring relationships with their children. What are some ways in which parents can support positive mental health in their kids? Connect – talk and listen to their feelings and experiences. Be active together – take a walk and build physical activity into family time. Take notice – encourage and praise the positive behaviours and choices your children make. Keep learning – encourage your child to learn from both positive and negative experiences. Give – your time, your words, your presence.

Regular yoga classes are not for everyone. Yoga Therapy is a safe alternative if you suffer from pain, injury or chronic health conditions like fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, anxiety or depression. Over 500 peer-reviewed research studies indicate that yoga therapy can relieve over 100 physical, mental and emotional conditions. It provides you with practical tools to actively participate in your own healing process. You can learn to decrease your pain or disability by relaxing, breathing better, aligning your body and increasing balance, mobility and strength. You can calm your mind to manage stress and improve sleep. The classes are designed to be gentle and mindful, and poses are modified according to your ability.

Securities trading well below cost have unrealized capital losses valuable to the investor. Tax Loss Harvesting is the act of voluntarily taking losses for the purpose of creating a current tax deduction to offset realized gains. The purpose is to minimize tax liabilities and keep the asset in the portfolio, where it can benefit the most from compounding. Poorly-performing securities not expected to recover in the near term are candidates for harvesting. Should the investor wish to stay in that asset class after the loss trades, they can purchase a substitute security with a high correlation to the original.