Exercise May Help Fend Off Alzheimer’s Disease
New study results suggest that it’s never too late to start protecting your brain New research has shown that…
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Naps Linked With Lower BP
A snooze a day may help control high blood pressure By Wendy Haaf A midday siesta may help keep a lid on blood pressure, European researchers report. In a preliminary study, results of which were presented at the American…
Are Plant-Based Burgers Better for You?
They’re not made of meat, so they must be healthier than a regular burger, right? Well, sort of You…
Do You Know How Many Calories You Drink?
The average Canadian drinker gets about 10% of all his or her calories from alcohol If you’re having a…
The Next New Thing is Beanless Coffee
Would you drink synthetic coffee to reduce your environmental footprint? Photo: iStock/Photoboyko. Big investors are hoping that coffee-lovers will…
Can’t Fall Asleep? Take a Bath
A bath or shower 90 minutes before bed can improve your sleep Photo: iStock/parinyatk. If you struggle with falling…
A Primarily Plant-Based Diet May Help Ward Off Type-2 Diabetes
You don’t need to be vegan to reduce your risk Photo: iStock/harmoony. Sticking to a predominantly plant-based diet may…
Canadians Are Happier Than Ever
Happiness is dropping worldwide, but not in Canada Photo: iStock/monkeybusinessimages. Canadians are among the happiest people in the world,…
Powers of Attorney for Health Care
A living will may not be enough to protect you when you can’t stand up for yourself. (The last article…
$1.4 Million to Go Into Researching Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The Canadian government investment will support researchers hunting for explanations and treatments Photo: iStock/KatarzynaBialasiewicz. The perplexing condition long-known as chronic…
