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…
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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 Photo: iStock/ChrisChrisW. Do you take a daily medication to treat heartburn with a generic name ending in “prazole,” such as…
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…
10 Tips to Help You Handle Stress
Most of us are experiencing some level of stress these days. Here are some ideas for dealing with it effectively…
A New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease
The promising new test may be able to detect Alzheimer’s 20 years before symptoms appear By Caitlin Finlay Alzheimer’s…
