www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, September 12, 2013 | 22 Good health habits can help reduce spread of flu The transition from summer to fall and winter also signals the start of the flu season. To help reduce the spread of the flu, St. John Ambulance Oakville-Milton & Halton Hills is encouraging residents to practice the following good health habits: · Get a flu vaccination · Stay home when you are sick -- if possible, stay home from work, school and errands to help prevent others from catching your illness · Avoid close contact · Cover mouth and nose -- use a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or failing that Health "Connected to your Community" Audiology and Hearing Aid Centre HEARING SCIENCES Fortunately, the hearing instruments of today bear no resemblance to those produced even 5 years ago. Research to improve the quality and naturalness of sound has resulted in digital instruments that perform up to patient expectations. your upper sleeve, not your hands · Clean your hands -- washing often will help protect against germs. It is recommended to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds and use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water aren't available · Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth -- germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches their eyes, nose or mouth · Practice other good health habits -- clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is sick. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food St. John Ambulance has been training more than 134,000 Ontarians for more than 125 years in first aid and other health-care related courses. For more information on training courses and volunteer opportunities or to contact a local branch, visit ww.sja.ca. TEST DRIVE A HEARING AID! If you haven't listened to a hearing aid in the last 3 years, come in for a TEST DRIVE* and prepare to be amazed! "The Agil has a 97% overall patient satisfaction rating!" · *No obligation TEST DRIVE (wear hearing aids for 2 weeks without paying for them to experience the benefit in your daily life) · Government grants available, WSIB, VAC, ADP and private insurance plans. Kidney Foundation Walk at Bronte Creek Park Sept. 21 Local residents have a chance to be part of a province-wide, grassroots effort to create a future without kidney failure. More than 40 communities across Ontario will take part in the Kidney Foundation of Canada's annual Kidney Walk on Saturday, Sept. 21. In Halton, the walk will take place at Bronte Creek Provincial Park in Oakville. The Kidney Foundation works to improve the lives of all people affected by kidney disease through research, government advocacy, peer support, education and programs. According to the organization, one in 10 Canadians has kidney disease and millions are at risk. Nearly 10,000 Ontario residents depend on life-sustaining dialysis treatments sevAcorn is excited to welcome: eral times per week. More than 1,000 people in the province are waiting for a kidney transplant and many others Elite Personal Trainer live with reduced kidney function that may have gone undetected. Philip is an Elite Personal Trainer with over six years experience and is certified in kettle bell training, level 2 Event participants will walk apboxing, TRX, sports nutrition, and motivational coaching. proximately five kilometres and will Specializing in: include dialysis patients, transplant re· Weight loss · Toning cipients, donor families, living donors, · Athletic/strength training · Sport Specific renal professionals and other support· Customized nutritional meal plans Training ers raising awareness about kidney September Special: health and organ donation. Every new client will receive a complimentary health The Halton walk will start at the assessment and introductory workout session. Expires Sept 30, 2013 Green Shelter. People can enter the Philip has a passion to help people reach their goals and be park through the Day Use Entrance part of the journey. Let's start yours today! on Burloak Drive. Registration is at 10 Please call to set up an appointment with Philip Parusis today! a.m. followed by the walk at 11 a.m. 250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville, ON For more information, visit www. 905.844.WELL (9355) kidneywalk.ca. www.acornhealth.ca info@acornhealth.ca Philip Parusis If you've forgotten what fair, professional service feels like, call us and prepare to be amazed! Satisfaction guaranteed! Call (905) 465-3277 (EARS) to book your complimentary hearing test ($60 value, Age 55+) NEW OWNERSHIP: OAKVILLE 2419 Marine Drive Say to cheap cheap. Get cheap car insurance rates today by visiting InsuranceHotline.com. Compare insurance quotes from over 30 insurance companies and save hundreds, even thousands.