March 1, 2018 Dr. Oommen on CJAD AM800: Health tips of the Week! We’re excited to share with you brand new health segments of Dr Oommen’s radio appearances on CJAD AM800 with radio host Andrew Carter. Listen to all the segments below, we’d love to hear your thoughts on this!
February 28, 2018 CPR … C.A.B. … Easy as 123! At Cardiogenix, it is important the whole team is CPR certified. Here is a glimpse of our CPR refresher course that took place this month being that it is Heart Health Month!
February 23, 2018 The REAL StairMaster As Rosemary mentioned in episode 1, the average amount of steps everyone should be getting a day is 10,000 steps. You can get creative with the many different ways to get those steps, but in today’s episode, you will see a different side of Dr. Oommen!
February 14, 2018 Why Dark Chocolate is Great for you… February is #HeartHealthMonth. Since Cardiogenix believes in prevention, this month is very important to us on many levels. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of illness in North America and to help prevent that, we’re happy to present Episode 2 of our Heart Health Month series, this time with Cardiogenix Dietitian, Stephanie.
February 9, 2018 Let’s Step it up! February is the month of the heart and that’s very important for Cardiogenix. For that reason, throughout the month of February, we will be sharing with you tips and tricks, from a medical stand point, to help you in keeping your heart strong and healthy for years to come.
January 26, 2018 Can Charity Save Your Life? With a new year just starting, we look back on all we have accomplished during 2017. During the year, Cardiogenix has decided to take part in diverse activities in the community by giving back as much as possible. However, with volunteering, many times, we feel like it is us who have gained. We volunteered a number of times at different organizations that have forever changed our perspective on how much there is to be done and what a difference we can all make!
December 22, 2017 Dr. Oommen’s 2 Health Tips of the Week Dr. Oommen’s Health segments on CJAD 800AM end on this week! If you did not get a chance to tune in, you can listen to his last 2 segments of the month here!
December 15, 2017 Dr. Oommen’s 3 Health Tips of the Week! Dr. Oommen was on the radio again this week on CJAD 800AM! If you did not get the chance to tune in, listen to a recap of his 3 segments here!
December 8, 2017 Dr. Oommen’s 5 Health Tips of the Week! Dr. Oommen’s health segments on CJAD 800AM have started this week! If you did not get the chance to tune in, listen to a recap of his 5 segments here!
October 15, 2017 Flu Vaccine Campaign 2017-2018 The influenza vaccine can prevent the Flu and its complications. The viruses that cause influenza change their composition from year to year. As a result, the vaccine composition is updated yearly to make sure that it offers the best protection.
May 30, 2017 5 tips to avoid weight gain at work Many people spend more than 8 hours sitting in front of a computer screen or at the telephone every day at work. With nearby vending machines, a piece of cake for a colleague’s birthday, quick lunches, or business dinners at a restaurant, calories eventually accumulate while the energy cost remains low.
February 27, 2017 6 Safety Tips for Outdoor Exercises Some tips and tricks by the Cardiogenix Team to stay safe while exercising in the winter cold!
January 4, 2017 4 Essential Healthy Breakfast Tips to Start the Day At Cardiogenix, we suggest having breakfast every morning as it is the most important meal of the day. In this blog post, the Cardiogenix team outlines how each person can benefit from adapting their breakfast to their lifestyle.
December 2, 2016 Vegetarian Diets Have you always wanted to explore vegetarian options? Discover our tips and tricks to indulge into a new world of cuisine that reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancers!
November 4, 2016 Meditation, a Powerful Tool to Improve Your Quality of Life At Cardiogenix, we truly believe in the power of the mind over your body. Discover our meditation advice in order to improve your quality of life day by day.
October 14, 2016 Helmet Utility A quick guide to remember how useful and important a helmet is to your safety. Find out how to choose your new helmet or how to identify if you need a new one.
September 16, 2016 An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away! Enjoy the Apple Season with Cardiogenix’s personal favourite apple recipes. From beverages to muffins and even brownies! Find and share some of these healthy recipes!
August 29, 2016 Steps to a Healthy Heart For many of us going for a run is a complete turn off. It is high impact and requires stamina to run long distances. If you are just starting a fitness regime towards a healthier lifestyle, walking can be a great first step towards cardiovascular health. In a recent study over six years, it was Learn more
August 15, 2016 Healthy Ideas for the BBQ Season With only a few weekends left of summer, it’s time to take the party outdoors and make the most of it with a BBQ! What better time to spend outdoors with friends and family than when the sun is shining? Of course, remember to be careful while out in the sun for a long time. Learn more
July 29, 2016 Protect Your Skin the Right Way Summer has arrived! Let’s enjoy the sunny weather! We’re sure we can speak for most of us when we say that we’re ready to soak in that beautiful sunny weather before the cold winter sneaks its way back and never leaves (or at least that is what it feels like here in Montreal)! But how Learn more
July 27, 2016 The Connection between Alcohol Consumption, Cancer and Exercise – Health Tip of the Day!
July 14, 2016 To Stretch or not to Stretch… Here we are… already in the month of July!! We can now begin taking our aerobic activities outdoors and enjoy the spring freshness. The Cardiogenix Team is starting to get ready for all the spring and summer activities by stepping outside, finally being able to enjoy the sunshine and get back into the groove of Learn more
May 24, 2016 Improve your Shape and Health with a Pedometer Challenge With the beautiful weather finally here, we want to promote health and wellness!! Daylight savings kicked in so we can take advantage of the extra sunlight in our days. One major way of doing so is by moving more!! TEAM CHALLENGE TO STEP ON TOP OF YOUR HEALTH The Cardiogenix team started a fun Learn more
May 9, 2016 Meal Prepping: Make 7 Meals in 1 Day Eating healthy can have excellent benefits. According to the Canadian Food Guide, when you eat a wholesome diet, you can expect a healthy bodyweight, increased energy, stronger muscles and bones, lower risk of disease and better overall wellbeing. In fact, healthy eating, combined with exercise, are the best protectors and fighters against heart diseases. WHY Learn more
April 20, 2016 The Art of Practicing What You Preach Day after day, our medical team at Cardiogenix encourages each and every patient to become proactive when it comes to their health and find an activity that keeps you living a “Long, Strong and Happy Life”. What better way to drive home that point than to lead by example. Our team decided to do something, Learn more
November 12, 2015 The Water Challenge We believe that every person has the power to take their health and lifestyle into their own hands. We see endless “challenges” for a healthier you in magazines and on TV. Most of them mean you need to find time during your day to squeeze in a workout. This challenge is different. It takes no Learn more
June 21, 2015 Dancing To Stay In Shape Dance. Verb. ˈdan(t)s: to move one’s feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, especially to the accompaniment of music. Behind the walls, after the lights go out and between patients; dancing takes on a whole different definition at Cardiogenix Medical Center. You can always catch a member of the Cardiogenix team Learn more