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No one wants to hear from their doctors that they have joined the millions of people across the globe to be diagnosed with heart disease. The Heart Foundation reports that heart disease, which includes diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system and stroke, is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, affecting both men and women and most racial/ethnic groups. Heart disease also is one of the leading causes of death in Canada, claiming more than 33,000 lives per year.
Read moreClouds can say much about the weather to come.
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Routine exercise is one of the keys to a healthy life. When paired with a healthy diet, regular exercise can promote long-term health and reduce a person's risk for a host of conditions and diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Read moreIndulgence and baked goods go hand in hand. For many people, no baked good is truly indulgent unless it includes chocolate. That's especially true come Valentine's Day, when dietary restrictions are often DR relaxed so couples can cater to DR their sweet tooths.
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The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics indicates that more than half of all American workers are not using all of their vacation days, equalling to $224 billion in cash value, according to Oxford Economics, an economic analysis firm. In Canada, unused vacation time isn't as pronounced but it is still apparent. A recent survey by California-based staffing firm Robert Half found that 26 percent of Canadians are not using paid vacation days provided by their employers. However, many workers today are resolving to spend more time with their spouses and children or engage in recreational activities. As such, traveling more is the goal of many individuals and families.
Read moreAlzheimer's disease is one of the more prominent forms of demen- tia, but there are many additional types of dementia that also can cause both physical and cognitive alterations. Understanding the complexity of dementia can be beneficial to both dementia sufferers and their caregivers.
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You may get nothing "mutt" love from mixed-breed dogs.
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