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Incontinence can be defined as the inability to control one’s urge to urinate. Even today, this condition remains taboo. In fact, people rarely tell anyone – even their doctors – that they suffer from incontinence. This is unfortunate because it keeps them from receiving the help and treatment they need.
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Venous insufficiency involves the impaired functioning of the superficial and/or deep venous systems. It is characterized by a decrease in the return of blood to the heart caused by a change in the vein wall. This health problem, especially common among women – 70 percent of women over the age of 80 – can develop at any age, but mainly strikes seniors.
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome characterized by an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion and generalized pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons.
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Menopause is not an illness, but a natural process that occurs with age. It can be explained simply by a hormonal change, which leads to the end of menstruation. It usually happens between the ages of 40 and 60.
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Vaginitis is a relatively common ailment, with two out of three women developing the condition at some point in their lives. This comes as no surprise given the sensitivity of the vaginal lining. In fact, it has its own chemical balance, which can be easily disturbed by any number of factors.
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While the majority of headaches pose no health threat, they are nevertheless bothersome and even debilitating at times. Let’s shed light on the two most prevalent types: tension headaches and migraines.
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Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer affecting women, but if it is diagnosed early, it can be successfully treated and even eliminated. Many women are alive and well because their cancer was caught and treated quickly.
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Did you know that there is a disease whose main characteristic is extreme fatigue that persists for months? It is called chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), an illness that to this day remains elusive.
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March is Pharmacy Awareness Month. When it comes to medication , pharmacists are THE leading expert on the subject.
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Often associated with age, osteoporosis is a condition that, with time, causes a gradual loss of bone mass. Becoming more porous and therefore more fragile, bones develop a greater risk of fracturing.
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During his latest health segment on the television show “2 filles le matin,” our pharmacist, Charles Milliard, answered questions about pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Since the dawn of time, menstruation has been shrouded in a veil of mystery and surrounded by many myths. Let’s shed light on this natural and normal process.
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Experiencing a certain level of discomfort just before your period is both common and normal. However, approximately four in ten women have symptoms serious enough to temporarily undermine their quality of life. They suffer from premenstrual syndrome or PMS.
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