Social Media Affects Girls More Than Boys
Social media use among teens is on the increase, and the negative effects are hurting girls more than boys …
Health & Wellness
Cutting Calories May Help You Live Longer
Fewer but better calories in your diet may also slow the aging process and help fight off disease Photo: iStock/happy_lark. Research has shown that restricting calories can slow aging and lengthen the lifespan of animals including rhesus monkeys and…
Self-Compassion Helps Stressed Retirees Manage
A new study suggests that you can lower your stress levels by treating yourself as you’d want others to Photo:…
Keep Your Nails Strong and Healthy
The stronger your nails, the better they’ll look Do you have a hard time growing your nails out because…
Teens Who Vape More Likely To Smoke Marijuana
Cannabis use among young people who use electronic cigarettes is three to four times higher than normal By Jennifer…
New Effort Launched to Fight Advanced Breast Cancer
A new research Dream Team will be working towards treatments for late-stage breast cancer Photo: iStock/artisteer. The federal government has…
Legion Will Provide $300,000 for PTSD Support
The Royal Canadian Legion’s donations will support therapies for veterans trying to live with post-traumatic stress disorder Photo: iStock/Bumblee_Dee. …
Stress May Boost Women’s Risk for Cognitive Troubles
New study results have linked chronic stress in women but not men with memory problems in later years Photo:…
Stem-Cell Clinics Draw Health Canada’s Attention
Experimental stem-cell treatments are called experimental for a reason Photo: iStock/microgen. After a man was found to have cells from…
Lyme Disease Is on the Rise
Ticks are moving north and bringing the disease with them. Here’s how to protect yourself Photo: iStock/H_Barth. The tick population…
