Health tips

Everyone knows someone who wears glasses. Most of us have a least one person in our family who has always worn them. While the exact number of people who require vision care is difficult to estimate, according to the Vision Council of America, about 75% of adults use some form of vision correction – 64% wear glasses and 11% wear contacts.

Most people have a sore back or neck from time to time. It’s normal. Whether you lifted something too heavy, slept the wrong way the night before or tweaked something at the gym, there are lots of ways you can hurt your back. You may also be genetically predisposed to having spinal issues.

Commonly referred to as nearsightedness, myopia is an eye condition that affects many Canadians. It’s estimated that approximately one-quarter of Canadians suffer from some form of myopia during their lifetime. The signs are most prevalent during childhood and it is less common in adults.

Eating right can be challenging. It’s sometimes hard to know what we should or shouldn’t eat, and there is often the temptation to grab a burger when you are in a rush or have some ice cream after dinner. This is okay, as long as you do it in moderation.

Water keeps your organs working efficiently. It helps your heart pump blood throughout your body and it helps your kidneys remove waste from your system. You lose water on a daily basis — in your sweat, urine, bowel movements and breath – and if you don’t top up your fluid levels, you may become dehydrated. Left untreated, dehydration can cause your body to function poorly, and if you become dehydrated when you’re travelling, you may have to use your travel insurance to pay for emergency medical treatment. It is particularly important to take in sufficient fluid when temperatures rise, as you lose water more rapidly when you sweat.

At home or away, mosquitos and other pests have the annoying habit of ruining your walks in the forest, your evenings around the campfire—and your sleep! This summer, make the most out of your outdoor activities by learning more about biting insects.