‘Keeping A Breast’ of the issue
Over the next couple of months, Sudburians are going to see and hear a lot more about Keep A Breast (KAB) Canada. A unique non-profit organization, KAB Canada’s mission is to raise awareness about breast cancer and to familiarize young people about prevention practices, early detection and support.
Through programs and art events, KAB Canada strives [...]
Next exit: Healthy life
Prevention and management of diabetes is your responsibility! Even if you have not been diagnosed, your personal wellness is your responsibility.
Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they almost always have “prediabetes” – blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. The good news is that [...]
Understanding candidiasis
Candidiasis, also referred to as thrush, is a fungal infection (or yeast infection). Candida albicans is an organism that resides on our skin, in our mouth, in our intestinal tract and, for women, in the vagina. It is normal to have small amounts of candida. It actually serves as food for the protective bacteria, such [...]
What does diabetes look like?
I walked into a local business to pick up a Canadian Diabetes Association coin box and a man commented, “You don’t look like you have diabetes.” I replied by asking him, “What does diabetes look like?” Do you know the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? What is the face of a person [...]
