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Did you know that if you have diabetes and are over 65, you are 17 times more likely to have a fall than a younger person who doesn’t have the disease.  This is because high sugar levels in the blood can impact the long nerves that convey information to our legs and feet.  Diabetes can also affect balance and vision     which can also contribute to falls. 

In the months after the beginning of the New Year, losing weight is the goal of many people.    If you have lost 10 or 15 lbs over a few months without really trying, it could be a sign of a medical problem like cancer, celiac disease, thyroid problems or even infections like hepatitis C.  See your doctor and have it checked.

Each year, about 80 Canadians die of carbon monoxide poisoning making it one of the main causes of accidental death.  Carbon monoxide is an odourless, colourless gas and the only way to detect it is with a carbon monoxide detector.  If you don’t have one in your home, get one.  If you do and it’s battery-powered, check to ensure the batteries are fresh.  It could save your life.

Going on a long flight soon?  It seems that seats are closer together hence the name  “economy class syndrome” used to describe a condition called deep vein thrombosis where a blood clot will form within a vein. Wearing compression stockings during the trip will help as well as flexing your ankles during the flight and taking walks up and down the aisle.   Avoid alcohol and drink lots of water.