Stroke signs and prevention in Canada June stroke month
This note outlines stroke as the third leading cause of death in Canada with 50 000 annual cases, lists clear recognition signs such as weak limbs trouble speaking vision loss headache and dizziness, and stresses urgent ambulance calls. It also covers risk factors like hypertension smoking inactivity and diabetes and cites prevention measures including antiplatelets statins and vascular surgery options. Dr Noorali Bharwani notes hypertension awareness gaps and urges lifestyle changes and medical management to reduce stroke risk.
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Heart and Stroke Foundation
Canada
Canadian Medical Association
Bharwani
Revolutionary armrest design aims to cut neck strain
University of Guelph researchers report a decade of study on arm and neck movements yielding a new armrest they deem revolutionary. The device reduces neck muscle activity by 60 percent and can be fitted to any chair, though initially for machine operators. Price set at $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph, Ont
University of Guelph
Michele Oliver
Chefs Seek Sustainable Seafood Amid Global Depletion
Top chefs push for informed choices to protect ocean stocks. Keith Froggett cites experiences with farmed salmon and shifts to cod from Shetland as environmentally sound. Hector Jimenez warns of illegal fishing and by catch while advocating alternatives and education through Seafood Watch and SeaChoice programs.
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Keith Froggett
Toronto
Froggett
West
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The
Aquarium
Monterey
Calif
Shetland Islands
Hector Jimenez
Delta
United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization
Froggett of
Scaramouche
Cief
Canada
North America
Seachoice.org
Public forum letters mix with grievances and thanks
A reader forum compiles jumbled messages about local issues. Comments range from police jurisdiction and bylaw enforcement to neighborly kindness and personal apologies. Multiple entries mention community concerns, safety, parking, and housing near Alberta.
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Dr. Noorali Bharwani
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Strachan Cable Medicine Hat
Itechnologies
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Jimenez
Jimeniz
Tea Maier
Follo
Dave
Ivan
Arle
Siart of
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Aase
Sam
Tam
SPCA
South Ridge
9-1-1
Alberta
Higa
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