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…
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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 Augustine Brown More than 400,000 Canadians 65 or older live with dementia, 70% of them with Alzheimer’s disease, and the…
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…
Hot Yoga: Yay or Nay?
A new study suggests that the benefits of hot yoga aren’t all we thought they were By Katrina Caruso …
Spices and Teas for Better Digestion
If you know what to brew, you can keep your tummy healthy while keeping yourself warm By Katrina Caruso …
Rheumatoid Arthritis May Double COPD Risk
By Wendy Haaf If you’re among the 2.3% of Canadians over the age of 60 living with rheumatoid arthritis…
