Remember: Most Hand Sanitizer Is Flammable
It turns out that fire safety is a concern, after all By Caitlin Finlay Some months ago, reports that…
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Ping-Pong for Parkinson’s Patients
Playing ping-pong may help with the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease By Wendy Haaf A regular regimen of Ping-Pong could be just what the doctor ordered for improving symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), Japanese researchers report. In a preliminary study…
Do You Really Need to Take Heartburn Meds?
You may be among the 50 per cent of those using a heartburn medication who shouldn’t be By Wendy Haaf…
Acetaminophen Overdose Risk Underestimated
What Canadians don’t know about the over-the-counter med can definitely hurt them By Wendy Haaf Almost three in five…
Steroids Prove Effective Treatment for Serious COVID Cases
A new study confirms that a number of inexpensive steroids can reduce deaths By Caitlin Finlay An analysis of…
It Pays to Be Nice to Your Knees
Exercise helps to keep your knees in shape—and helps improve mobility even if you have osteoarthritis By Wendy Haaf If you…
New Fitness Tracker Can Monitor Your Mood
Amazon’s new Halo band will also chart your body fat and warn you if you’re too sedentary By Caitlin Finlay…
Managing Type-2 Diabetes: Resources, Recipes, and More
There’s no one-size-fits-all plan, but diet and exercise are key By Caitlin Finlay With Type-2 diabetes, the body either…
Better Posture Means Less Pain
Your parents were doing you a favour when they reminded you to stand up straight By Katrina Caruso Years of…
The Dangers of UV Light Sanitizers
Yes, a UVC sanitizer can kill viruses, but it can also damage your health By Caitin Finlay The ultraviolet…