How Do Pacemakers and Defibrillators Work?
A cardiologist explains how they interact with the electrical system of the heart By Virginia Singla, University of Pittsburgh…
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Are You Getting Enough Iodine?
By Isabelle Huot While it’s naturally present in several foods, iodine is added to table salt because the human body really needs it The mineral iodine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones, which affect the metabolism, skin,…
Sun Advice from a Skin Cancer Researcher and Physician
By Elaine McWhirter, McMaster University There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun,…
Is it Safe to Drink Iced Beverages to Cool Down in Summer?
Good Idea or No-No? An expert addresses a concern about what is and isn’t advisable By Jacqueline Simoneau …
Is it Better to Shower in the Morning or at Night?
Here’s what a microbiologist says By Primrose Freestone, University of Leicester It’s a question that’s long been the…
5 Tips from an Expert for Choosing a Self-help Book That Will Actually Work
By Joanna Pozzulo, Carleton University The wellness industry is one of the fastest growing markets, with an estimated global…
Living Through the End of a Friendship
By Marie-Josée Roy Like romantic relationships, friendships can change over a lifetime; the end of a friendship may be…
Menopause Symptoms May Be Critical to Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease Risk in Women
By Jasper Crockford, University of Calgary; Maryam Ghahremani, University of Calgary, and Zahinoor Ismail, University of Calgary Hot flashes,…
Cardiovascular Disease: We Know the Impact of Sex, But What Role Does Gender Play?
By Mahée Gilbert-Ouimet, Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR); Jessica Rouillier, and Valérie Hervieux, Université de Montréal Cardiovascular disease…
Treating Bug Bites: Keep It Simple
Wendy Haaf answers your questions about health, nutrition, and well-being What’s the best way to treat insect bites? Since…
