Health & Wellness

Proton Beam Therapy: A Modern Treatment for Cancer, but not in Canada (Yet)

By Derek Tsang, University of Toronto Radiation is a targeted form of cancer treatment used for up to half of all patients with cancer. Most radiation treatments are delivered using focused X-rays. Because X-rays travel through tissues, this can lead…

Bug Alert!

By Jacqueline Simoneau   With summer comes exposure to bug bites and stings; while most are harmless, some can cause…

Healthier Barbecuing

Wendy Haaf answers your questions about health, nutrition, and well-being   We love using our outdoor grill, but we’ve heard…

Have a Safe and Healthy Summer

By Wendy Haaf   Protecting yourself from the hazards of summer weather simply takes planning and paying attention Summer offers…

What Is Ozempic?

Wendy Haaf answers your questions about health, nutrition, and well-being   What’s all the hype about Ozempic? Should I be…

The Facts About Fizzy Water

By Isabelle Huot   Sparkling water is available in many varieties—flavoured or not, with fine bubbles or big bubbles—but what…

Get Stronger Thighs and Buns

By Josée Lavigueur, physical education trainer   The thighs and buttocks are the pillars of the body, so it’s essential…