DID YOU KNOW Every year, nearly 14,000 Canadians die from stroke. Every year in Canada, there are over 50,000 new strokes—that's one stroke every 10 minutes. About 426,000 Canadians are living with the effects of stroke. educateyourhealth.com/patients/strok… #yourhealthmatters

Generally, TGA is a solitary event; however, a small percentage (~5%) of patients who have had TGA may experience a recurrent event. To learn more about it go to our website: educateyourhealth.com/patients/trans… #educate #stayhealthy #staysafe #amnesia

DID YOU KNOW If eyes are closed during an episode of vertigo, sensation of spinning or falling occurs. People who have received a violent blow on the head can suffer temporary or permanent damage to the inner ear, causing balance problems and vertigo. educateyourhealth.com/patients/verti…

Acute kidney failure/injury can be fatal. However, if underlying cause is treated, in most cases kidneys fully recover within a few months. To learn more about it go to our website: educateyourhealth.com/patients/acute… #educate #stayhealthy #staysafe #kidneyfailure

DID YOU KNOW It may begin between meals or flare up at night, during sleep. In First Nation communities, approximately 75% of the people are infected. H. pylori infection is considered to be a carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO).

DID YOU KNOW Once away from the human body, mites do not live very long. Scabies is a condition that disproportionately affects Indigenous communities in Canada, largely because of underlying living conditions. educateyourhealth.com/patients/scabi…

The most common complaint of AF is palpitations, an uncomfortable, rapid and irregular heartbeat, which usually makes patients anxious. To learn more about it go to our website: educateyourhealth.com/patients/atria… #educate #stayhealthy #staysafe #atrialfibrillation

DID YOU KNOW Hypertension refers to high arterial blood pressure? Patients suffering from hypertension are treated with medications and/or lifestyle changes (diet control, exercise, and weight loss, reduce or stop consumption of alcohol and caffeine.

This syndrome is a persistent problem; adoption of certain strategies may control the symptoms, but nothing to prevent it. To learn more about it go to our website: educateyourhealth.com/patients/restl… #educate #stayhealthy #staysafe #restlesslegsyndrome

DID YOU KNOW About half of women have at least one bout of cystitis in their live ? One in three women will have had cystitis by the age of 24. educateyourhealth.com/patients/cysti… #yourhealthmatters #educateyourhealth #healthyheart #healthyliving

Did you know that essential tremor is the most common of all movement disorders. The condition is usually progressive and hereditary. To learn more about it go to our website: educateyourhealth.com/patients/essen… #educate #stayhealthy #staysafe #essentialtremor

DID YOU KNOW Major depressive disorder is more prevalent in women than in men? Major depressive disorder affects approximately 17.3 million American adults in a given year. Major depressive disorder is more prevalent in women than in men. educateyourhealth.com/patients/depre…

DID YOU KNOW Typically the patient is able to go home on the same day? Currently, more than 2.5 million Canadians are living with cataracts. That number is expected to rise to 5 million by 2031. educateyourhealth.com/patients/catar… #yourhealthmatters #educateyourhealth

There are 4 main symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease that can be listed by the acronym "TRAP" which stands for Tremors, Rigidity, Akinesia and Postural Instability. To learn more about it go to our website: lnkd.in/dqGENpu

DID YOU KNOW Stomach pain is the most common complaint? In First Nation communities, approximately 75% of the people are infected. H. pylori infection is considered to be a carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO)

Healthcare workers are working diligently every day to make sure that we stay safe and healthy. Remember to thank our healthcare workers whenever you can! #healthcare #healthcareworkers #educate #stayhealthy #staysafe educateyourhealth.com

DID YOU KNOW Asthma is common, as 10.8% of Canadians have asthma? Individuals with asthma have the tendency to develop inflammation and mucus within the bronchioles which restricts airflow. educateyourhealth.com/patients/asthm… #yourhealthmatters #educateyourhealth #healthyheart

Want to learn more about the ergonomic way to do your work? Read our blog about "Are Sit-Stand Workstations Really Beneficial?" educateyourhealth.com/sit-stand-work… #educate #stayhealthy #staysafe #healthblogs

DID YOU KNOW The bronchioles muscular walls constrict during asthma attacks? Asthma is common as 10.8% of Canadians have asthma. It is also one of the leading reasons for childhood hospitalizations. educateyourhealth.com/patients/asthm… #yourhealthmatters #educateyourhealth #healthyheart

Have you ever thought about the connection between happiness and good health? Good health can be the launching pad for great things. educateyourhealth.com #educate #healthquote #stayhealthy #staysafe