We Canadians Are Aging Pretty Well, According to a Major Study
The first report from a large-scale multi-year study on aging in Canada is out. While the news is generally good,…
Health & Wellness
A New Drug for Chronic Migraines
US regulators have approved a new drug intended to prevent or reduce the frequency of migraines By Katrina Caruso On May 17, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first medication for the prevention of chronic migraines.…
Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Double Heart Attack Risk
People living with rheumatoid arthritis need to be monitored for heart disease By Katrina Caruso If you have Rheumatoid…
Looking to Make Life Simpler? Try a Meal-Kit Service
If you’re tired of planning meals, a ready-to-cook meal delivery service might be for you By Katrina Caruso …
It’s Safe to Double Up on Shingles Shot
You can—and probably should—get the new shingles vaccine even if you’ve had the old one By Katrina Caruso Canadians…
Banning Plastic Bags Doesn’t Solve the Problem
Don’t automatically assume that reusable cotton grocery bags are best for the environment By Katrina Caruso On January 1, Montreal…
Bad Break for Bone Supplements
Researchers say that supplements intended to prevent broken bones don’t work By Wendy Haaf Calcium and vitamin D supplements…
Amazon’s Alexa May Become Your Personal Health Tool
The web company is reportedly looking at expanding into the health-care sector By Katrina Caruso It seems that…
Saunas May Lower Stroke Risk
Researchers suggest that regular sessions in a sauna can help protect you from a stroke By Katrina Caruso …
What We Know About the Sugar Substitute Stevia
It’s better for you than a diet full of sugary soda. How much better is not a certainty By…
