April 7, 2022 World Health Day 2022 This year’s World Health Day seems to fall in a particularly challenging period for the World and all its Citizens. From the ongoing Pandemic, to the climate change crisis and a war in Europe that threatens to engulf the World…. things seem a little bleak.
March 18, 2022 Sleep is one of the 6 great Pillars of Health March 18th is World Sleep Day. In recognition of this, We’ve compiled a list of tips that will lead you to a satisfying night of sleep.
November 8, 2021 The Flu is Back in Season! Another year, another flu season! Last year we witnessed a notable dip in the number of influenza infections which was likely related to the public health measures put into place to protect us from COVID-19 such as masks, hand washing and social distancing. This year’s flu forecast, however, isn’t looking as bright.
October 29, 2021 Menopause Debunked! A significant stage in life that our mothers and grandmothers love to hate. But what exactly is menopause? At what age should it be expected and will it affect everyone alike? We know very well that all women must power through this dreaded hormonal roller coaster at one point or another, but should men also be worried about a male equivalent to this undesirable phenomenon?
July 1, 2021 We’re Going Through a Critical Heatwave Most people appreciate the warmer weather we have been experiencing lately, especially when reminded of the very long, cold, and isolating winter we just had! In fact, this summer is projected to be one of the hottest summers in recorded history. With the hot weather, however, comes an increased risk of heat exhaustion and even heat stroke. To best prevent any heat-related illness, it is important to keep your body cool and hydrated, and to know how to recognize early symptoms before they become dangerous.
April 21, 2021 Dr. John Di Liello – Preventing Common Accidental Injuries Last summer, we discussed in our blog post “Accidents Happen!” how fully preventable injuries happen to be the leading cause of death amongst Canadians aged 1 to 34 years old. Last week, Dr. John Di Liello joined Andrea Elias and Orla Johannes on an episode of Now Trending to delve deeper into the most common accidental injuries and how they can be prevented. If you’ve missed the segment, listen here!
March 17, 2021 COVID-19 Check-In with Sugar Sammy & Dr. Oommen Today, Sugar Sammy joins Dr. Oommen in a virtual discussion about our current coronavirus climate. With a touch of humour as always, Sugar Sammy and Dr. Oommen approach the truths and the myths that have been circulating regarding the spread of the virus, COVID-19 immunity, masks and whether or not the Pandemic is the beginning of a worldwide economic reset.
December 17, 2020 The COVID-19 Vaccine: Safety & Efficacy The Doctors are back to discuss the number one topic that has been on everybody’s mind: the new COVID-19 vaccine. Public opinions are polarized with many folks questioning the safety of this new vaccine. Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello are here to debunk the myths going around and to reassure you with Doctor-approved information on how this vaccine has been developed, how it has been tested, how it interacts with your immune system and why you can trust that it is safe.
November 14, 2020 Living With Diabetes? Don’t Let That Stop You! Are you or is someone you love affected by diabetes? Chances are you have at least one person that comes to mind. In 2019, 1 in 11 people – that’s 463 million individuals throughout the world – lived their day to day lives with diabetes. This number is only continuing to rise. Last year, diabetes was the cause of over 4 million deaths worldwide, and yet 1 in 2 adults with this chronic disease are still left undiagnosed. What is diabetes, and why is it so widespread?
November 4, 2020 Dr. Di Liello Talks Vitamin D Deficiency Soaked up enough sun this summer? Chances are that you haven’t and still aren’t getting enough! Last weekend Dr. Di Liello joined #NowTrending on CJAD hosts Orla Johannes & Andrea Elias in an interesting conversation about our Doctors’ favourite vitamin right now — Vitamin D!
October 30, 2020 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer is the most common cancer amongst Canadian women and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Luckily, more and more individuals are surviving their diagnosis thanks to advances in medical research and overall awareness. Around 9 out of 10 women affected by breast cancer will survive at least 5 years past their Learn more
October 7, 2020 The Second Wave Is Here: What Now? With the recent announcement that Quebec is under Maximum Alert, also referred to as a Red Zone, we understand that the Pandemic is beginning to feel never ending. Although the numbers backing the government’s claims may appear confusing at times, you can now rest assured that Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello are here to break it down for you in their latest coronavirus update (all while maintaining a six-foot distance and separated by a plexiglass barrier, of course)!
September 21, 2020 World Alzheimer’s Day Don’t sweat it! Most people will experience this level of forgetfulness at some point in their life. In fact, around 40% of individuals over 65 years old experience what’s called, “age-associated memory impairment” which is a completely normal phenomenon. One of the major challenges in medicine is making the distinction between normal, age-related memory changes and something more serious, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
September 9, 2020 EpiPen: Blue to the Sky, Orange to the Thigh! Most people have experienced, at some time in their life, an allergic reaction. The majority of reactions are typically minor, and related to some environmental (pollen, pet dander, bug bites, etc.) or dietary (fruits, eggs, shellfish, etc.) trigger.
September 3, 2020 Camping Safety 101 Labour Day is coming up and many are taking advantage of this long weekend to go camping with their friends or family.
August 27, 2020 Tuna Salad Sandwich! Tuna sandwiches may be a classic staple for easy and protein rich lunches, but this Tuna SALAD Sandwich recipe is the new classic!
August 21, 2020 Coronavirus – Plage Pandemique! Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello are back with another coronavirus update! With back-to-school season just around the corner, we feel it is important for parents of kids of all ages to be able to educate their family on how to continue to stay safe from COVID-19 now that life is continuing to open up as it was pre-quarantine.
August 13, 2020 Vegetable Stir Fry Did someone say baby corn? Count us in! This colourful Vegetable Stir Fry recipe is one of our favourite meals and is easy to prepare in big batches for your family or just for yourself if you love leftovers and meal prepping as much as we do. Our patients know that we always recommend including as many colours as possible into your diet, so this recipe is 110% dietitian approved!
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.
July 28, 2020 World Hepatitis Day There are millions of people affected with Hepatitis worldwide each and every year. While the majority of people are familiar with the term “Hepatitis”, it is not a topic widely discussed, and a large number of those infected may be completely unaware
July 22, 2020 Water Safety 101 Canadians love spending their summers in the water whether it be by cooling down in the backyard pool during harsh heatwaves or by taking full advantage of their favourite lakes before heading back into our arctic Canadian winters. Just like any other scenario, we must be aware of what possible accidents can occur near water sources.
July 20, 2020 Understanding your Coronavirus Risk Level Last week, we published our new COVID-19 Risk Factor Calculator to guide you in your Pandemic decision making now that we are regaining control of our day-to-day activities. You may be asking yourself questions like, “Should I go to that barbecue?” “Is my favorite brunch spot worth risking my health?” Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello help you answer these questions by running you through our newest coronavirus guide.
July 17, 2020 Your Cardiogenix COVID-19 Risk Level Deconfinement involves different levels of COVID-19 exposure risk and is understood differently from person to person. We are now at the point in the Pandemic where there is a powerful shift of responsibility onto ourselves regarding our actions and how they may impact our own health and the health of those around us.
July 16, 2020 Beware What Is In The Air The Doctors are back with your most recent coronavirus update! In today’s video, Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello discuss habits to keep up your health at home, aerosol transmission of COVID-19 between individuals and which masks are most effective and why we must continue to wear them.
July 10, 2020 Not a Fan of the Tan Now that summertime is here and the sun is coming in hot, it is time to get real about sunscreen. Yes, sunscreen! The skin protection agent that many people love to hate. Also known as sunblock, sunscreen is highly recommended by Dermatologists to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays by reducing your overall ultraviolet (UV) exposure thus decreasing your risk of skin cancer, sun damage, and signs of aging.
July 6, 2020 Accidents Happen! Did you know that fully preventable injuries take the lives of more Canadian children than disease, and more youth than all other causes combined? What if someone you love is choking, do you know how to administer the heimlich maneuver? Accidents do happen, and are often completely unavoidable… or are they?
June 30, 2020 Blueberry Walnut Oatmeal Now that many people are going back to work and getting back into their pre-quarantine routines, it is important to keep up with our eating habits and to strengthen our immune systems through our food!
June 22, 2020 Pandemic Fatigue is Real, and so is COVID-19 We understand… News about COVID-19 can be exhausting and overwhelming. You’re likely tired of hearing about it and wish to just move on as if nothing is happening… Pandemic fatigue is real, but so are the risks of acting as if there is no pandemic at all.
June 17, 2020 Be S.M.A.R.T. To Prevent or Think F.A.S.T This June marks the official Stroke Awareness Month in Canada. As a private medical centre that specializes in cardiovascular health, our top priority is the prevention and early detection of possibly life-threatening conditions, such as heart attacks and strokes. Did you know that with over 50,000 cases per year, strokes are the third largest cause Learn more
June 3, 2020 Addressing the Issue We are conscious and sensitive to what is going on in the world as many people are grieving and expressing their anger. At Cardiogenix, we stand against racism, oppression and violence, and we wish for everyone who partakes in the protests to do so as peacefully and as safely as possible.
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 29, 2020 Got Cabin Fever? Hi Everyone! This evening, Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello provide healthy ways to alleviate the feeling of “cabin fever” while under quarantine and address the issue of unhealthy coping mechanisms that can surface during isolation. Cabin fever during quarantine can affect people in many different ways, primarily through restlessness, irritability, claustrophobia, anxiety and depression. Learn more
April 24, 2020 A Moment To Reflect On behalf of Dr. Oommen, Dr. Di Liello and the whole Cardiogenix Team, we would like to share a moment of calm and reflection on this current situation we are living through. As Dr. Di Liello said, it is amazing that so many people are finding the time to better themselves while confined to their home, but for those who aren’t doing so well, that is normal and quite okay too.
April 17, 2020 Clean Too Much? Clean Too Little? As a response to a viewer’s question on whether or not we can over sanitize our homes and if this can negatively affect our immune system, Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello delve into how our immune system develops from childhood into adulthood. They also address your concerns about current statistics in the news and whether or not the eventual COVID-19 vaccine will replace the current flu vaccine.
April 15, 2020 Rest Your Mind – Move Your Body Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello are back with more of your coronavirus questions! Today, they will address whether or not current asthma treatments can also be used as treatment for COVID-19 patients and if Vitamin D can actually aid in the prevention of the infectious disease. The Doctors also give tips and share their personal experience on ways to keep active at home as well as getting the most out of your sleep.
April 10, 2020 Stay Home. Stay Safe. Stay FIT! Hi Everyone! As the weeks go by, most of us are still adjusting to our new at-home routines. Even though we may no longer have access to our gyms or fitness classes for the time being, there are still plenty of ways to keep healthy and active at home! In this video, our Athletic Therapist, Learn more
April 9, 2020 One Deep Breath At A Time In today’s segment, Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello address more of your coronavirus concerns such as possible contamination through our pets and whether or not we should allow our older parents to socialize with their friends who have been self-isolating as well. The Doctors also run through some good habits to adopt during a pandemic such as glove removal and sanitization, and breathing techniques to help control the stress in our day to day lives.
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.
April 2, 2020 Now Is The Best Time To Get Healthy In today’s segment, the Doctors answer your questions on how to maintain our health during self-isolation. Many of you asked for the quickest ways to boost your immune system to best prevent severe infection, what to do if we urgently need to see a dentist, if it is poor judgement to practice intermittent fasting during the pandemic, and more.
March 31, 2020 The Invisible Enemy Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello are here to address your incoming questions about the historical situation that we are currently living in; the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s video raises many important points including the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases, ACE inhibitors, the reality and impact of non-medical professionals using face masks throughout their day-to-day lives, and more.
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 27, 2020 Dr. Oommen & Terry Di Monte talk COVID-19 on CHOM 97.7 FM Good evening everyone! Today the Doctors were particularly occupied with our patients, so tonight we would like to share Dr. Oommen & Terry Di Monte’s conversation about the coronavirus! If you didn’t hear it this morning on CHOM 97.7 FM, Terry and Dr. O discuss various coronavirus related subjects such as grocery shopping during a Learn more
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.
March 25, 2020 Community Spread: We Are Worried. In tonight’s segment, Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello introduce new concepts related to the coronavirus – such as community spread and herd immunity – in order to help everyone understand the patterns of a pandemic.
March 24, 2020 Safety Inside and Outside Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello are back with your coronavirus concerns. Tonight, they tackle your million dollar question… Should we wear masks and are they effective? They also explain how to stay safe when self-isolating in shared living spaces such as apartments, condos, and retirement homes, and which precautions to take when we do have to leave the house for food and essential items.
March 23, 2020 Enough is Enough Tonight, Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello update you on the current COVID-19 situation in Quebec, and delve into some of your more difficult questions such as seeing family members with an autoimmune disease, how to care for your elderly parents during quarantine, whether or not we should be weary of our pets spreading the virus, and how long the coronavirus will remain a threat to society.
March 20, 2020 Stay Inside, Stay Apart, Stay Safe Spring has arrived and although we are all eager to get outside, it is now critical to stay in to protect each other from COVID-19. That being said, thank you all again for tuning into these segments and for your active participation. We appreciate the wonderful messages and are glad that we can keep in Learn more
March 19, 2020 The Time for Action is Now! Today, Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello abord more serious topics such as the spread of COVID-19 through children, the virus’ threat to asthmatic people, reinfection after healing, tips on staying safe while living with someone who has returned from travelling, and more.
March 18, 2020 Strict Self-Quarantine will Save Lives After receiving messages from both our patients and Instagram followers, Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello sit down to answer your most frequently asked questions, particularly on what to do if you test positive for COVID-19, how to safely and healthily self-quarantine when living with others, tips on dealing with pandemic-related anxiety, and more.
March 17, 2020 How worried should we be? Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello have decided to regularly answer your most common coronavirus questions. There is new information emerging every day on this topic, and we feel that it is critical to keep everyone up-to-date as the numbers of affected individuals continues to rise.
March 12, 2020 Coronavirus Coronaviruses are a fairly common family of viruses that live in the environment and are typically benign. As in not dangerous.
November 11, 2019 Origin of the Poppy We all know the poppy as a bright and elegant red flower used to remind us of the soldiers whose lives were lost at war. Over the last century, generations have sported the poppy over their hearts on Remembrance Day as an ode to these brave soldiers. The symbol of the poppy as a sign Learn more
November 4, 2019 The Fall Back This Sunday is the end of daylight savings time which means we will all be setting our clocks back by one hour. This is great because we gain an extra hour of sleep… Right? Although most people appreciate an additional hour of slumber, it is important to be aware of the physical and mental health effects of altering our sleep pattern each year.
October 10, 2019 World Mental Health Day This World Mental Health Day, Dr. Oommen and Dr. Di Liello share their insight on how to approach a loved one who’s struggling with their mental health.
October 4, 2019 Breast Cancer Awareness Month The month of October is about more than just raising awareness for breast cancer, it’s about taking action to save lives.
July 12, 2019 Tick Talk! Summertime is finally here in Montreal! The days are getting warmer, the pools are open, sports cars are out, terraces buzzing with people, oh… and the ticks are biting! Not to worry, we have some helpful information to guide you this summer!
June 13, 2019 Alcohol: To drink or not to drink? According to the 2018 article by the University of Washington School of Medicine, nearly 3 million deaths globally were attributed to alcohol use, including 12 percent of deaths in males between the ages of 15 and 49.
February 21, 2019 Got Shovel trouble? With Canada’s heavy snow storms or even everyday snowfalls, comes a risk of injuries by shoveling. Nationwide, snow shoveling is responsible for thousands of injuries and as many as 100 deaths each year. To help prevent snow fall shoveling injuries, Dr. Di Liello, Dr. Oommen and Rosemary have teamed up to show you the proper technique to snow shoveling.
January 25, 2019 #Boost your Immuni-tea During this time of the year, colds and the flu are at every door. Special occasions, family dinners and store visits for gifts have been true bacteria-breeding machines that have finally reached you. Now you are stuck with a runny nose, chills, but especially an irritated throat and a deep cough.
November 30, 2018 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2018 🍅 Cardiogenix Medical Centre is all about prevention! In their lifetime, 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer which is what makes it the MOST common cancer amongst Canadian Men. Being Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Oommen wants to let you know the best way to decrease your risk.
October 16, 2018 Dr. Oommen on CJAD AM800: Health Tips of the Week! Once again, we’re very excited to share with you brand new health segments of Dr. Oommen’s radio appearances on CJAD AM 800 with radio host Andrew Carter. All the segments below aired LIVE between September 20th to October 1st, 2018. Listen to all the segments below, we’re so excited to hear what you think!
July 27, 2018 Your Cardiogenix Guide to Healthy Gardening Now that summer is finally here, what better way to take advantage of the beautiful weather and promote a healthy lifestyle than by gardening?
May 18, 2018 7 Ways You Can Get Moving This Summer Summer is just around the corner; so there are lots of opportunities for you to get out and get moving! The team at Cardiogenix has gathered a list of enjoyable activities that you can take part in. When doing these activities, you will be enjoying yourself outdoors as well as exercising without even realizing it!
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