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Impact of the medical fitness model on long term health outcomes in older adults
Impact of the Medical Fitness Model on Long-Term Health Outcomes in Older Adults: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 3,029 Members, BMC Geriatrics, 2024 A comprehensive new study involving over 90,000 participants has highlighted the profound long-term health...
CDIC and Wellness Honoured at the Manitoba Legislature
The Seven Oaks Hospital Chronic Disease Innovation Centre and the Wellness Institute were honoured yesterday to be recognized in a Members’ Statement by McPhillips MLA JD Devgan in the Manitoba Legislature. We’re proud to work together to build healthy communities,...
Impact of a Medical Fitness – New BMC Geriatrics Study
BMC Geriatrics
A new study published in BMC Geriatrics 2024 used data from 3,029 older adult members who regularly attended the Wellness Institute or the Reh-Fit Centre. Compared to non-members, these members had a lower risk of all-cause mortality and hospitalizations and were linked with fewer major adverse cardiovascular events.
Impact of a Medical Fitness Model on Incident Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events
Journal of the American Heart Association Volume 13, Number 7 https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.123.030028
Winnipeg Free Press: Wellness Institute Introduces New Weight Loss Program
Click Here to Read the Winnipeg Free Press Article By: Emma Honeybun STAFF REPORTER Posted: 2:00 AM CST Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024
Your Active Lifestyle: Getting Ready for Gardening
Written by Kerry St. George and Shayla Krowiak of the Wellness Institute. Gardens and gardening have many health benefits. Not only can we enjoy the freshness of vegetables and herbs, but we can also exercise and enjoy the outdoors. You can burn approximately 200-400...