Video Games Can Be Good for Your Health
Gaming can help fight isolation and loneliness By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/Zinkevych. While it’s true that excessive video…
Health & Wellness
Heart Disease Is No Longer Canada’s No. 1 Cause of Death
In wealthy countries, cancer is now a bigger threat than cardiovascular disease Photo: iStock/verbaska_studio. While heart disease is still the leading cause of death worldwide for middle-aged adults—accounting for 40% of all deaths—in wealthy countries such as Canada, cancer is…
Don’t Give Up on Kale!
The more you eat healthy food, the better it tastes Photo: iStock/ThitareeSarmkasat. If you’re trying to eat a healthy diet but…
A Dog Can Keep You Healthier
New study results suggest that owning a dog can lengthen your life Photo: iStock/monkeybusinessimages. Dog owners are healthier, according to…
Gastro Scientists Call for Survey Participants
Canadians with inflammatory bowel disease are being asked to help identify what’s missing in their care Two Canadian health-care and…
Cats Can Form Strong Bonds With Their Humans
Like humans, cats can form secure or insecure relationships with caregivers A study looking at how kittens react when…
The Most Dangerous Skin Cancer
The incidence of melanoma among Canadians has been on the rise; here’s what you need to know By Wendy…
We’re Throwing Money in the Trash
Canadians throw out $18 worth of food every week, according to a new study As more Canadians are talking…
Canada Has Doctors—But Too Many Canadians Don’t
Millions of Canadians still don’t have a family physician, even though we have doctors than ever The number of…
Discover the Benefits of Tai Chi
Science tells us tai chi is good for both body and mind By Wendy Haaf Illustration: iStock/Eloku. In 1994,…
