Are Consumer DNA Tests Lifesavers?
Wendy Haaf answers your questions about health, nutrition, and well-being Could a direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic test such as 23andME…
Health & Wellness
Hope for Chronic-Pain Sufferers
Over the past few years, medical science has been making new discoveries in addressing the problem of pain By Wendy Haaf Anyone who’s ever sprained an ankle or pulled a muscle knows what it’s like to wake up trying to…
Your Nails and Your Health
Changes in the colour, shape, or texture of your nails can be a sign of a nutritional deficiency, an infection,…
Keep Calm and Carry On!
These are turbulent times, with alarming news stories popping up every day on TV, on the radio, in newspapers, and…
Managing Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions during the Holidays
By Jennifer LP Protudjer, University of Manitoba A plate of freshly baked cookies, a glass of perfectly garnished eggnog.…
Dancing, a Fun “Exercise in Disguise“
Bringing the dance studio home can improve balance and reduce the risk of falls for older women. Here's how. …
How Well Do You Know Your Digestion?
Brunches, cocktail parties, holiday feasts—there’s no shortage of opportunities to celebrate between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and all that…
Why Aging Shouldn’t Be Classified as a Disease
By Ahmed Al-Juhany, University of Calgary In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) released the 11th edition of the…
Good News for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Wendy Haaf answers your questions about health, nutrition, and well-being Is type 2 diabetes reversible? We now have good…
4 Research-Backed Ways to Beat the Winter Blues in the Colder Months
By Gio Dolcecore, Mount Royal University As winter approaches and daylight saving time has ended, many people are bracing…
