Is Using a Whitening Toothpaste Every Day a Good Idea?
Wendy Haaf answers your questions about health, nutrition, and well-being It depends on several factors, including what you’re trying…
Health & Wellness
Smokers Have a Higher Level of Harmful Bacteria in the Mouth
By Yvonne Prince, Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Glenda Mary Davison, Cape Peninsula University of Technology et Tandi Matsha-Erasmus, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die…
Exercise Boosts Memory for up to 24 Hours After a Workout
By Mikaela Bloomberg, UCL What’s good for your heart is good for your brain. Just as physical activity helps…
Women Having Surgery to Treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse Don’t Always Need a Hysterectomy
By Erin A. Brennand, University of Calgary; Natalie V. Scime, University of Calgary et Pauline McDonagh Hull, University of Calgary…
4 Ways to Eat Well for Less
By Isabelle Huot Despite food inflation slowing down, food affordability remains a major concern for Canadians. According to Halifax’s…
John Lennon Wore Contact Lenses That Kept on Pinging Out… Then He Smoked Pot and the Rest Is History
By Steve Vincent, Queensland University of Technology When you think of John Lennon from The Beatles, you’re likely to…
Healthspan Versus Lifespan: The Vital Role of Muscle in Successful Aging
By Matthew Lees, McMaster University We’d all like to live longer; at least, I would. But what about enjoying…
Measles: A Resurgent Threat in Canada
By Ruchika Gupta, Western University In the landscape of public health, few stories are as compelling as the unexpected…
Why Can’t We Die at Home?
By Myles David Sergeant, McMaster University Expanding home care could reduce the financial and environmental cost of dying in…
How to Be Happy Living Alone
By Caroline Fortin Solitude need not lead to loneliness; in fact, it can be enriching In 2021, 4.4…
