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    • August 3, 2020

    The Fox Trot

    At just 18 years old, Terry Fox lost his leg to Osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer that has an average age at diagnosis of only 15 years old. A few years later, Terry ran 3,339 miles across Canada over a span of 143 days to raise money and awareness to end the suffering of those affected by cancer, stopping only once his cancer spread to his lungs and he could no longer continue. Although Terry lost his own personal battle with the disease at age 22, his legacy lives on to this day and has inspired many through his story. 

    May 22, 2020

    6 Sunny Weekend Activities To Do While Social Distancing

    With how this year has been going so far, many still believe that we are fated to a summer indoors, but practicing social distancing doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the beautiful sunny weather, this just means we must be a little more cautious and creative when it comes to our usual activities! We’ve come up with a few ways to benefit from the summertime while continuing to keep ourselves and our family safe and healthy through social distancing. 

    May 15, 2020

    The Antibody Question

    Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello are back and ready to discuss the most recent COVID-19 topic that everyone is talking about: antibody testing. As you may have heard, Health Canada has recently approved one antibody test in Canada and with this has come a surge of questions. Who can get tested? Where can we get it? These are all relevant concerns that our Doctors answer by first explaining how immunity and antibodies work as well as how to proceed once this testing becomes available to us. 

    April 8, 2020

    Socially Isolated Social Beings

    At Cardiogenix, we have always said that in order to live a long and healthy life, not only must we sleep well, eat well and exercise, but as social beings people need to maintain a healthy social life as well. With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, measures such as self-isolation have inhibited many of our ability to fulfill our social needs and can cause us to feel more stressed than usual. Today, the Doctor’s delve into your questions regarding anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and other mood disorders that are heightened due to the pandemic and their effect on our body and immune system. 

    April 7, 2020

    World Health Day: Pandemic Edition

    It’s World Health Day today, and this year, the World Health Organization is shining a special light on all of the nurses and midwives around the globe. Representing over 50% of all healthcare workers worldwide, nurses and midwives are currently on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. These courageous, hardworking and selfless individuals aid not only in the treatment but also in the education and prevention of illness and disease. Thank you to all of the nurses and midwives who continue to care for each and every one of us. 

    April 6, 2020

    Can’t Find A Mask? Try This.

    This evening, Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello discuss more of your COVID-19 questions, particularly on how people will be tested for immunity to the novel coronavirus and how to know if we have already gotten it. As people are now aware of what to look for in the virus, many have come forward reporting that they had experienced COVID-19-like symptoms a few weeks before it was a hot topic and suspect that they could have been affected. We must also keep in mind that a large number of those infected may show no symptoms at all, hence the importance of social distancing. 

    March 31, 2020

    Social Distancing… How Far Must We Go?

    The Doctors are back to answer all of your coronavirus questions! 
    We have all heard the term “social distancing” at this point, but to what lengths should we go?  They will address whether or not hanging out with our neighbors outdoors poses a risk, if going for walks is safe, and if we should avoid having our dogs socialize with others. They also touch on questions such as when to get tested for COVID-19 and if vinyl gloves can be worn again if washed.

    March 26, 2020

    COVID-19: Medication Do’s and Don’ts

    Hi everyone! The Doctors are back tonight with your daily dose of coronavirus knowledge. This evening, Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello answer the controversial subject of the effects of blood pressure medication and anti-inflammatories (such as Advil) on COVD-19, as well as other questions such as how long we will be social distancing for, if isolating ourselves in our country home is more effective than at our house, whether or not the virus can get through the pores of our skin, and to what extent must we avoid touching our faces. 

    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!