Fall 2024

It can be hard to stay active in the winter. Cold temperatures, shorter days, and staying cozy indoors often defeat even the most dedicated fitness...

Grains get a bad rap. This is mainly because the grains we eat are refined flour. Refined flour is not a natural product--it is a processed food, but...

As we age, our teeth become a bigger expense. Enamel is the hardest substance in the body. Still, it can't repair or regenerate itself like most body...

As we age, the risk of injuries from falls increases, making fall prevention a critical aspect of health. Falls can lead to severe injuries such as hip...

In our quest for wellness, we often get too serious and forget one of the simplest and most enjoyable medicines: laughter. A sense of humour improves...

Most of us enjoy the extra flavour salt adds to our food. But for many of us, too much salt leads to high blood pressure. Over half of people with high...

Losing weight is not easy. It is even harder to keep from regaining lost weight. Weight loss drugs are becoming increasingly popular, but many have...

Cold and flu season is coming, with all the misery and disruption it brings. Those pesky infections can be a real pain, whether you're missing work or...

Oranges are native to Southeast Asia. The Middle East had citrus fruit by 500 BC. In about the 700s, oranges were brought to Spain. Through years of...

Ouch! Did you feel a pain in your groin? Or maybe it was on the outside of your hip or even in your butt? Hip pain can trigger in a lot of places....

A Canadian doctor and war hero, he displayed his bravery as a front-line medical officer in World War I, earning the Military Cross. After the war, he...

Sleep is a keystone to our health. Both mental and physical health rely on this process. Getting a good night's sleep depends on many factors. Sleeping...

Emotions are neither good nor bad, but we can feed negative emotions or feed positive emotions. If we practice gratitude regularly, our emotional...

Every kitchen needs vegetable oil. It's in almost every recipe, and it's the first thing we reach for when cooking, frying, or baking. Vegetable oils...

Winter brings unique challenges to our skin. Cold weather, low humidity, and winds lead to dry, sensitive skin. You can winterize your skincare routine...