50+ – Live Better, Longer

Health tips for men and women over 50

Continuous Chest Compression CPR—University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center

Continuous Chest Compression CPR—University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center

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Continuous Chest Compression CPR—University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center Be a lifesaver; not a bystander. Learn Continuous Chest Compression CPR from Gordon A. Ewy, MD, and Karl Kern, MD, the physician researchers who developed this new approach to CPR.  

n 1994, Toronto dentist Brent Jesperson had the now-obsolete surgical procedure radial keratotomy to correct his nearsightedness. He ended up with seriously compromised eyesight and lost his profession.

The terrible aftermath of a once-lauded eye surgery

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The terrible aftermath of a once-lauded eye surgery   Thousands of Canadians had radial keratotomy surgery, or RK, in the 1980s and ’90s to correct their nearsightedness. Many lost much of their vision. By: Robert Cribb Julian Sher Jennifer Quinn Published on Fri Apr 12 2013 Eyes that could no longer focus, Dr. Brent Jesperson retreated into the darkness [...]

Bathurst hospital earns A+ ranking in CBC survey

Bathurst hospital earns A+ ranking in CBC survey

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Bathurst hospital earns A+ ranking in CBC survey Perth-Andover’s Hotel-Dieu hospital was given an A in national CBC survey   The Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst was rated among the top hospitals in Canada, according to an extensive investigation by CBC’s the fifth estate. The Bathurst hospital was the only hospital east of Ontario to [...]

Nearly 25% of Canadian nurses wouldn’t recommend their hospital

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Nearly 25% of Canadian nurses wouldn’t recommend their hospital Burnout plagues about 40% of respondents, CBC survey suggests   Nearly a quarter of nurses wouldn’t recommend the hospital where they work to their family or friends, a survey by CBC News has found. A NURSE’S WORLD Where stress is status quo < The startling figure comes [...]

April 1 Palm Victory

Your Flower of the Day April 1

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Your Flower of the Day April 1 Palm – Victory Easter Monday falls on different times of the year but this year it falls on the appropriate day for the right flower for the right message that is if you are of Christian faith. Sorry about the break in the action these last few weeks [...]

Sautéed Haddock With Orange-Shallot Sauce

Sautéed Haddock With Orange-Shallot Sauce

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In this easy haddock recipe, the fish’s delicate flavor is wonderfully balanced by the sweet and savory combination of orange, shallot and mustard. You can also make this haddock recipe with flounder or sole from the Pacific (considered a good choice by the Monterey Bay Aquarium).  Ingredients Prep: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes [...]

Orange Cranberry Chicken

Orange Cranberry Chicken

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By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD This dish goes great with steamed brown rice.  Ingredients  1 tablespoon less-fat margarine 1/3 cup reduced-sugar orange marmalade 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon chopped ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, if using broth powder, make it double strength by adding 1 cup of hot water to [...]

Genetically Modified Seafood: Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s And Others Vow Not To Sell GMO Fish

Genetically Modified Seafood: Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s And Others Vow Not To Sell GMO Fish

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By Lisa Baertlein March 20 (Reuters) – Whole Foods Market Inc, Trader Joe’s and other food retailers representing more than 2,000 U.S. stores have vowed not to sell genetically engineered seafood if it is approved in the United States, a new advocacy group said on Wednesday. The announcement from the Campaign for Genetically Engineered-Free Seafood [...]

Sausages And Bacon Linked To Premature Death

Sausages And Bacon Linked To Premature Death

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If you love sausages, hot dogs, and brats, you might be in for a shorter life, a new study suggests. The study analyzed data from half a million men and women, as a part of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition. It was published in the journal BMC Medicine [PDF]. They found a link between “processed” meat [...]

Vegetable Couscous Paella

Vegetable Couscous Paella

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Vegetable Couscous Paella  Ingredients 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 medium red pepper, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 2 cups vegetable broth 3 large roma tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup chick peas, drained 2 carrots peeled and finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed between your fingers 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 1/2 cups couscous 6 canned artichoke hearts, quartered 1  red [...]