Gardening Is Good for You
By Jacqueline Simoneau Getting your hands dirty can be a great workout, benefiting both body and mind; here’s how to…
Health & Wellness
We Should Care More About Emerging Infectious Diseases, and the Tools We Need to Fight Them
By Idowu Olawoye, Western University Throughout human history, disease outbreaks have emerged and re-emerged. What’s different now is that with global travel, outbreaks can move quickly among and between populations. A familiar example would be the COVID-19 pandemic and…
4 Exercises That Can Make a Difference to Keep Your Brain in Shape
By Jacqueline Simoneau There are all kinds of ways to work your memory and anchor your memories. Here are…
How to Keep Your Brain in Shape
By Jacqueline Simoneau Sure the brain ages as we do, but just as you can work on your physical…
Advances in Women’s Heart Health
By Wendy Haaf Since the Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF) published a 2018 report outlining the sex-specific gaps Canadian…
Knee Problems Tend to Flare Up as You Age – an Orthopedic Specialist Explains Available Treatment Options
By Angie Brown, Quinnipiac University Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But…
Help for Seasonal Allergies
Wendy Haaf answers your questions about health, nutrition, and well-being Can a pharmacist help me during allergy season? If…
How Food Can Be Used to Support People Living With Dementia
By Navjot Gill-Chawla, University of Waterloo As dementia rates rise globally, families and care partners are seeking ways to…
Your Environment Affects How Well Your Medications Work
By Gary W. Miller, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Your genes play a major role in determining…
The Pros and Cons of Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
By Isabelle Huot At this time of year, fresh fruits and vegetables are harder to find and fairly expensive.…
