The cure for sitting disease? Fidgeting
When we were kids, fidgeting at school or at the dinner table was considered a no-no. Now? Science is telling us to go ahead and fidget while clocking long hours at our desks. It could actually combat...
View ArticleHow to prevent a sprained ankle and other foot-related injuries
Staying active depends on having healthy feet, but how can you avoid foot injuries? “Your feet are the tools that hold up your body,” says Rodney Sassi, athletic therapist and director of sport...
View Article4 ways to take better care of your teeth
You could swear your teeth used to be whiter. Maybe those gums are inching farther away from your choppers. Or perhaps a lifelong love of pop, citrus and other highly acidic foods means you fear your...
View ArticleChildren born in summer are more likely to be healthy as adults
What month were you born in? If you’re a summer baby, you might be enjoying a health advantage over your peers who were born in cooler months. A new British study has found that children born in June,...
View ArticleThe 2015 flu vaccine gets an upgrade
Every fall we’re urged to start thinking about that dreaded winter bug—the flu. This year’s annual vaccine comes with some upgrades, including a nasal spray version, so kids who fear needles have one...
View ArticleWhat’s your skin cancer risk? Count your moles
Worried about past transgressions in the sun? There is a new way to gauge your risk for skin cancer. According to British researchers, you and your doctor can just take a look at your right arm; the...
View ArticleIs job stress increasing your stroke risk?
Do you worry about what having a stressful career is doing to your health? Depending on what kind of stress you’re facing, as a woman you could have a 33 percent increased risk of stroke compared to...
View Article5 things to know about the flu vaccine
Are you getting the flu shot? That’s a loaded question, especially this year. The flu-busting jab was less effective than usual last year—at best, reducing the odds of getting the illness by an...
View ArticleIs your office air affecting your brain?
You know those days when you complain that there must be something in the air at work? Either you feel sleepy or like you’re a step behind your usual self. Well, a new study is proving you right....
View ArticleWhat do your social media accounts say about your health?
Would you “friend” your doctor on Facebook or be OK with her following you on Twitter? Connecting with health care providers in this very modern manner could boost their knowledge of your medical...
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MIND diet: A new way to prevent Alzheimer’s
What if the foods you choose could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease? That’s the tantalizing promise behind the MIND diet, a style of eating linked to a lowered risk of getting the progressive...
View Article5 ways technology affects your health
Canadians spend more than six hours a day looking at smartphones, TVs, tablets and computers. But all those screens are taking a big swipe at our health; in one recent U.K. study, 84 percent of...
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7 ways to prepare your body for winter
Winter’s cold, dry air makes us vulnerable to viruses, dry skin and other nasty ailments. Here are some of the best defences you can use to prepare yourself for the weather and stay healthy all season...
View Article5 healthy ways to use apple cider vinegar
If you have apple cider vinegar in your kitchen, you probably already love it for its tangy flavour. But there’s growing interest in the cloudy brown liquid for uses that go far beyond salad dressings...
View ArticleHow to make managing email less stressful
Email overload is a common 21st century problem, but did you know that it could be impacting your health? All of our connectivity is leading to increased stress from never being able to fully escape...
View Article5 healthiest essential oils and how to use them
You might have noticed essential oils and diffusers popping up in stores recently. These oils aren’t exactly a trend—they’ve been used to treat ailments for thousands of years—but they’re beginning to...
View ArticleThe heart health research you need to know
There’s new research linking insufficient sleep to heart-disease risk factors. By snoozing a little more each night, you might stay healthy longer. That’s just one of many new insights emerging from...
View ArticleSurprising facts about your sexual health
Sex education really shouldn’t end after those uncomfortable elementary-school classes you blushed through as a kid. With the pace of sexual health research moving along at a fast clip, a refresher...
View Article5 ways to have more sex (and why it’s good for your health)
Sex might not be high on your priority list—but it should be. Having sex is good not just for your relationship but also for your overall health. Find new ways to get in the mood and break out of your...
View Article3 ways to combat stress with music
March is Canada’s National Music Therapy Month—a perfect opportunity to explore the proven ways music can affect the body and its ability to relax, such as reducing heart rate and skin temperature....
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