Meet the Dream-Maker
A new device that can trigger and guide dreams may be able to help with memory and boost creativity By…
Health & Wellness
Banish Bad Breath
It affects most people at some point; here’s how to fight it off By Katrina Caruso It’s embarrassing to admit, but most of us have bad breath now and then—or even chronically—and may not know it. The problem is usually…
Swollen Legs Might Be a Side Effect
A certain class of blood-pressure medication can cause lower-limb swelling By Wendy Haaf Older adults who begin taking a particular…
Protect Your Immune System
Your immune system is complicated; keeping it healthy isn’t By Wendy Haaf To judge by some headlines—“9 Power Foods That…
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…
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…
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…
