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This Month's Feature: STROKE

Stroke is the third largest killer of Canadian adults, after heart disease and cancer. It's also the primary cause of physical disabilities and second only to Alzheimer's disease as a cause of mental disability. In Canada, there are more than 50,000 strokes a year. Learn how to prevent a stroke, how to tell if you're having a stroke, and what treatment options are available.

	Are you at risk for a stroke?

	Preventing strokes

	Stroke facts and warning signs

	Stroke treatment and rehabilitation

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	Are you at risk of flu complications?
	Cold or flu? Which is it?
	How to care for someone with the flu

Atrial Fibrillation

Click here to find out more about this common yet largely unknown medical condition.

Could you have this hidden heart disease?

Light-headed? Weak? Short of breath? Dizzy? Recognize the symptoms of AFib.

4 ways to steady a heart made hectic by AFib

Know your heart: Get an up-close view of atrial fibrillation

It’s called a ‘silent heart disease’. Luckily, your doctor can hear it.

Incontinence

Frequent trips to the washroom? You may have incontinence. Learn more about the causes and what you can do.

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Health News

	Saputo recalls a milk product that may contain a cleaning solution Jan. 27, 2012 (Canadian Press)

	UNICEF issues appeal to aid starving kids, urges Canadians to contribute Jan. 27, 2012 (Canadian Press)

	Older adults may also be vulnerable to new swine influenza virus, study suggests Jan. 26, 2012 (Canadian Press)

	Researchers hope cardiac stem cell transplants may help heart failure patients Jan. 26, 2012 (Canadian Press)

	Kids' Snacks Can Be Healthy and Inexpensive Jan. 25, 2012 (HealthDay News)

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