Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Ottawa
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Health Care
An Integrative Approach to Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
Estimated read time: 3 minutesWith October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we continue to emphasize the importance of prevention and education on ways to lower your risk.
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Health Care
Do You Need a Mammogram Before Age 40?
Estimated read time: 3 minutesIt’s generally recommended that every woman starts their breast cancer screening mammograms at age 40 and continues to get them yearly until at least age 75. But what are the reasons to start your...
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Health Care
June is Men’s Health Month: Time to Take Charge of Your Health
Estimated read time: 3 minutesMany of us know the basic tips it takes to stay healthy: eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, get at least 120 to 150 minutes of aerobic exercise weekly, sleep well, don’t use tobacco products...
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Health Care
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Decrease Risk of Cognitive Decline
Estimated read time: 2 minutesA new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that consuming higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a larger hippocampal volume (learning and memory) and better abstract...
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Health Care
It’s Not Your Imagination — Here’s Why Colder Weather Brings Illness
Estimated read time: 4 minutesExperts at AdventHealth explain the differences between the main types of winter illnesses and what to do if you suspect one.