What is a Spinal Cord Injury and How Does it Affect the Body? Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) is defined as damage to any part of the spinal cord, the nerves or the immediate surrounding structures that may cause change to gross motor function or sensation. The spinal cord is divided into 4 major regions; Cervical region […]
If you’re a male or have an adult male in your life, then by now you’ve probably observed a general trend that most adult males visit their doctor infrequently. September is Men’s Cancer Awareness Month and is a good time to start thinking a little more critically about incorporating routine yearly physicals with your doctor. While […]
Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is caused by an exposure of sounds that over 80dB and develops slowly after many years of exposure. Susceptibility varies quite widely, but 10 years or more of exposure is generally required for significant hearing loss to occur. NHIL can happen at any age, however, there is a higher prevalence […]
Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. It affects one in three women and one in five men. Osteoporosis causes the bone to deteriorate and become porous, this means that bone […]
In recognition of Breastfeeding Week, ReVitahealth would like to share ten benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and her baby. Breast milk is arguably the best food and source of nutrition for a baby between the ages of 0 – 6 months. Some benefits include: Breast milk contains antibodies that help your baby fight potential […]
Health Statistics Canada indicates that approximately 17% of all Canadians are living with hypertension (high blood pressure). This translates to 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women aged 20 to 79 were found to have hypertension, with the rate increasing by age,” says Dr. Frans Leenen, University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the […]