Across Canada, chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke are on the rise. Today an estimated 1.6 million Canadians are living with heart disease or the effects of a stroke and another 3 million are living with diabetes. As chronic disease prevalence increases with age, the coming “grey wave” of seniors is expected to place an increasing strain our health care system. Prevention has never been more important.

In the Spring 2016 edition of Fraser Health’s Healthier You magazine I talk to a Chilliwack, B.C. family working to put their children on the path of health for life. By making simple lifestyle changes, they are ensuring their kids can live lives free of chronic disease from their first years to their golden years.

Have a read of the article, Great Beginnings, and take away 10 simple tips for improving your own family’s health now and preventing chronic disease later.