Naps Linked With Lower BP
A snooze a day may help control high blood pressure By Wendy Haaf A midday siesta may help keep…
Health & Wellness
Health Canada Cautions Against Vaping
Vaping-related illnesses and deaths have the medical community concerned As vaping has gained in popularity, medical professionals in the United States are sounding the alarm over vaping-related deaths and illnesses, and health officials from Canada are watching closely. The…
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…
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…
