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,…
Health & Wellness
Can You Blow Out a Candle Through Your Mask?
If you can, there’s a problem. Not all masks are created equal. By Caitlin Finlay The World Health Organization (WHO) encourages the wearing of masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In Canada, wearing a mask is highly recommended—and…
Meet the Dream-Maker
A new device that can trigger and guide dreams may be able to help with memory and boost creativity By…
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…
