Google Knows How to Scan Our Eyes for Heart Disease
Research is giving a whole new meaning to getting your eyes checked By Katrina Caruso Did you know that…
Health & Wellness
Exercise May Lower Glaucoma Risk
Add one more item to the list of body parts you’re protecting when you work out or do strenuous physical chores: your eyes By Wendy Haaf Study results presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology…
Scientists May be Able to Zap Away Addictive Behaviour
Recently published study results suggest a way to help people with a serious binge-eating or gambling problem By Katrina Caruso…
Dementia Research Gets $2.5 Million Boost
The Canadian government is funding the creation of a brain bank network to advance the fight against dementia. By Lola…
No, Asparagus Won’t Give You Cancer
Fuzzy science reporting has had people in a tizzy, but you can relax—eating asparagus is quite safe. By Lola Augustine…
Maximize Your Treadmill Time
Running on a treadmill isn’t quite like a run outside. Knowing what you’re doing can prevent you from simply jogging…
Eating Tomatoes and Apples May Heal Ex-Smokers’ Lungs
New research suggests that a diet full of fresh tomatoes and fruit can help keep your lungs in shape, and…
Eating Your Vegetables Is Finally Cool
It seems that 2018 is going to be the year of the plant-based diet. By Katrina Caruso The next hot…
What Fast Food May Be Doing to Your Body
A new study suggests that our bodies react to a diet full of fat, sugar, and salt the way they…
Can a Smarter Mattress Lead to Better Sleep?
Now even your mattress can help look after your health. By Katrina Caruso How would you like a mattress…