Braeside Medical Centre

08/27/2018

Such an amazing effort from AHS and The Rotary Club to give these ambulances to countries who need them most!

Five decommissioned Alberta ambulances are headed to some of the world's poorest countries to help alleviate critical shortcomings in their healthcare systems.

03/05/2018

Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour

Physical Activity

Increasing physical activity is an important way to reduce chances of obtaining chronic disease. Being active for at least 150 minutes per week can help reduce the risk of:

premature death
heart disease
stroke
high blood pressure certain types of cancer
type 2 diabetes osteoporosis
overweight and obesity

Being active for at least 150 minutes per week can lead to improved mental and physical health.

Sedentary Behaviour

It is important to reduce the amount of sitting that you do in addition to increasing your activity. Sedentary behaviour includes “screen time”, the amount of time you spend looking at a computer, phone or TV screen—and other behaviours too—it includes sitting in meetings and at school, or driving, for example.

Finding ways to break up times when you are sitting, and not moving around, is important to improve your health. For example, if you work in an office setting for eight hours per day, it’s important to stand 1-2 times per hour for those who can.

01/31/2018

Every face tells a story – but for some people, unwanted lines and wrinkles turn it into one they're reluctant to share with the world.
Today, there are many options to help those people transform their stories, by restoring their youthful appearance and regaining their confidence.

Let's talk Botox!

Botox is an injectable treatment that relaxes facial muscles. It smooths lines and wrinkles, including around the eyes and forehead, as well as those near the mouth.

Botox benefits

Because Botox is an injection, it's minimally invasive. It's also fast – the treatment takes about 15 minutes.
There's no recovery time necessary after a Botox treatment, so you can resume your normal activities quickly.
Depending on the number of treatments, Botox can be a more cost-effective option than surgery.
The effects can last three months or more.

Botox drawbacks

While the effects of Botox can last for months, they are ultimately temporary, and additional treatments may be required to maintain the benefits.
Side effects can include minor swelling and bruising, but typically this is easily covered by makeup.
Botox cannot correct more significant issues, such as sagging skin.
Every face is different, and every patient's goals are different, too. Before choosing any cosmetic procedure, it's important to discuss what you want to achieve, and what is possible with today's treatments.

Call the clinic and speak to the Clinic Manager for more information.