Acetaminophen Can Boost Blood Pressure
By Wendy Haaf While it’s often recommended as a safer alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen…
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Exercise With Chemo Shrinks Tumours
By Wendy Haaf According to the striking findings of a British study, working out may boost the body’s response to pre-surgery chemotherapy for esophageal cancer. In a trial, 21 people with esophageal cancer underwent five to six individualized exercise sessions…
Coffee Can Lower Bad Cholesterol
By Wendy Haaf Researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont., now know why coffee drinking has been linked to a…
Insomnia Treatment Can Prevent Depression
By Wendy Haaf If you are 60 or over and struggle to get to sleep or stay asleep, cognitive behavioural…
Strengthen Those Abs
Do your abdominal muscles need a little help? These two exercises will make them stronger and more toned. By Priscilla…
Which Yogourt Is for You?
While all yogourts are good for you, some are better than others when it comes to addressing specific needs. By…
The Lure of a Good Mystery
From whodunits and police procedurals to spy novels and thrillers, crime fiction is hugely popular By Karine Vilder Kidnapping, armed…
Better Sex After 55
There’s no reason to simply accept an unsatisfying sex life when the experts can help with the most common problems…
Caring for a Caregiver
A friend of mine has become a caregiver for her husband, who has Parkinson’s disease. How can she take care…
Heart Patients Value Virtual Care
By Wendy Haaf In an April 2021 online survey of more than 3,000 Canadians with cardiovascular disease (heart disease, stroke,…