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…
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Early Physio May Speed Recovery From Back Pain
The sooner you get physiotherapy for sciatica, the sooner you’re likely to feel better By Wendy Haaf If you develop back pain that extends down the buttocks, leg, or both, you should consult a physiotherapist sooner rather than later,…
Cope With COVID By Typing
An exercise known as expressive writing can help make misgivings manageable By Wendy Haaf If the pandemic has you…
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…
