Cope With COVID By Typing
An exercise known as expressive writing can help make misgivings manageable By Wendy Haaf If the pandemic has you…
Health & Wellness
More Red Meat Means Poorer Heart Health
A new study supports the connection between red meat and increased risk for heart attack By Caitlin Finlay Researchers have previously observed a link between consuming red or processed meats and a higher risk for heart disease. Now the first study…
Your Guide to Pain Pills
Painkillers, both prescribed and over-the-counter, come with warnings for a reason. Here's what you need to know about pain meds…
You Needn’t Exercise Long to See Benefits
Researchers say even four-minute high-intensity workouts can boost your fitness By Caitlin Finlay The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends…
How Heart Disease Threatens Women
Women tend to underestimate their risk for cardiovascular disease—hardly surprising, given that heart disease in women is underdiagnosed and undertreated By…
Older Folks Have Less Stress and Anxiety
Older and wiser? Maybe. Older and happier, yes! By Lola Augustine Brown It’s easy to assume that young people…
Rejuvenate Your Brain
Here’s what you can do to help keep your aging brain young By Wendy Haaf If you ask Canadians what…
3D Printing Bones in Surgery
Soon, doctors will simply print a bone graft when they need one By Caitlin Finlay “I imagine a day…
Walking to Protect Your Heart
Should you aim for fast or far? Science says both. Speed or distance? Researchers say that both are effective…
Leafy Greens Mean Better Muscle Function
Vegetables rich in nitrates, such as lettuce, spinach, kale, and beets, can help boost the muscles in your legs By…
