AMG: Traditional and lifestyle medicine in alliance
The Advanced Medical Group clinic in London is more than just a medical centre. It’s an integrated hub of healthcare excellence where you can access help and advice from healthcare professionals, enabling you to take control of your own wellbeing and make informed lifestyle changes. What is lifestyle medicine? Lifestyle medicine is an approach to […]
World Glaucoma Week: Why you should get your vision checked
This week is World Glaucoma Week, raising awareness of an eye condition that can cause gradual sight loss and blindness. More than 250,000 Canadians have the most common form of glaucoma, chronic open-angle glaucoma. Since this type of glaucoma doesn’t cause any pain or discomfort, more may have the condition and simply don’t notice until […]
You are what you eat: a better diet for a healthier you
Trying to lose weight, but your relationship with food is holding you back? Want to improve your diet but not sure how? Start your journey to healthy eating and wellness with the NutriProCan team at AMG. NutriProCan services At AMG, we are dedicated to improving health by offering a variety of services that are both […]
Winter foot care: show your feet some love
The freezing temperatures might have abated down to a more manageable -5C this week, but that in itself brings new issues, such as ice and freezing water. So, have a thought for your feet, which have been through it all – and at ground level! They have been wrapped in snow boots, swapped for trainers […]
Focus on mental health
What’s your mental state like today? The majority of Canadians report positive mental health, which is excellent, but in turn a third of us will be affected by a mental illness at some point during our lifetime. Unlike many chronic diseases with more obvious symptoms, mental health issues are not always so easily recognised or […]
The Academy of Aging: helping Canadians add life to their years
Every day in Canada, 1000 more people reach retirement age. We’re living longer, but do we understand how to live better in our senior years? At AMG, we recognize that education is key to living a healthy life up to and beyond retirement, and aim to help Canadians of all ages understand the aging process […]
Are we getting healthier?
Good news! The latest World Health Organization figures for life expectancy show Canada maintaining its 6th place ranking and overall ‘B’ grade among 17 peer countries. Ontario and British Columbia achieved ‘A’ grades and in B.C. alone, life expectancy was an impressive 82.2 years. Only Switzerland (82.8 years) and Japan (82.7 years) achieved higher. However, […]
Time to get healthy
Are you leading a healthy lifestyle for your heart? A survey carried out by the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation in 2011 revealed that most Canadians know that healthy life choices can prevent heart disease and strokes. However, almost half of the respondents said they didn’t have enough time to exercise or eat healthier meals. […]
Summertime safety: your guide to high season health
Temperatures are rising and the sun is shining, so it’s time to head for the great outdoors! But before you dive into the nearest lake to cool off, or pull out your tent from the basement for an impromptu camping trip, take a minute or two to think about summer health and safety. With so […]
