Allergies can be a spicy problem
Isn’t it great to try something new? Give those tastebuds a workout? Many Canadian cities pride themselves on being a […]
Bullying in the workplace – A little recognized problem
How often do you hear of bullying in the workplace? Although we often hear of other types of violence in […]
Studies show it’s never too late to improve your heart health
Our No. 1 cause of death in Canada remains heart disease. The burden of illness is not only limited to […]
Cholesterol screening rates too low in young adults, study finds
Cardiovascular disease remains our number one killer. Guidelines state that all men older than 40 and women older than 50 […]
Processed meat appears worse than regular red meat
The researchers looked at data on processed and unprocessed red meat. They defined processed meat as any meat preserved by […]
Resolve to watch less TV and exercise more this year
It is a new year and how many of us made a resolution to exercise and adopt a healthier lifestyle? […]
Moderate drinking linked to weight control in new study
We define overweight using a BMI criterion ( weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared) as 25 to […]
Anxiety and substance abuse are a risky mix
It has long been known that mental disorders such as anxiety can exist with other illnesses. We refer to that […]
Study offers first look at how much drinking hikes our risk of breast cancer
Multiple studies have linked alcohol consumption to breast cancer risk, but published in JAMA is a study reporting on this […]
What exactly is a hangover anyway?
One of the popular comedy movies is The Hangover. With us being in the midst of the holiday season, it […]