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Cannabis – Cannabis is a broad term used to describe the various products derived from the leaves, flowers and resins of the Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica plants, or hybrids of the two. Cannabis vs. marijuana – The federal government has adopted the term...

The end of the year is full of activities. Family, friends and work obligations can keep you running constantly, without the time to consider other important things – such as whether you have used all of the health care and dental plan benefits covered by your...

  Healthy and easy meals for seniors   Breakfast The daily serving recommendations for seniors, according to the Department of Agriculture, specifies seniors need 65 grams of protein a day. A “good" sources of protein is important with every meal, but...

Overview Burning mouth syndrome is the medical term for ongoing (chronic) or recurrent burning in the mouth without an obvious cause. This discomfort may affect the tongue, gums, lips, inside of your cheeks, roof of your mouth or widespread areas of your whole mouth....

Did You Know?   Interesting Facts about Teeth and Dentistry The average person spends 38.5 total days brushing their teeth over a lifetime. People who drink 3 or more glasses of soda each day have 62% more tooth decay, fillings and tooth loss than others. Tooth...

Synthroid - is a synthetic compound identical to T4 (levothyroxine) produced by the human thyroid gland used to treat hypothyroidism. fever hot flashes sensitivity to heat sweating headache nervousness irritability nausea sleep problems changes in appetite or changes...

  Welcome to Kerby Centre Located in the heart of Calgary, Alberta, Kerby Centre is a not-for-profit organization, committed to enhancing the lives of older adults. Since 1973, Kerby Centre has evolved into one of Canada’s flagship agencies; setting the standard...

What Causes Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria in dental plaque, the sticky substance that forms on your teeth a couple of hours after you have brushed. Interestingly, it is your body's response to the bacterial infection that causes most...

Gum disease Poor dental hygiene may cause a loose tooth. Also known as periodontitis, this disease involves inflammation and infection of the gums. It is usually caused by poor dental hygiene habits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report...

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