General health
How serious is Lyme disease?
According to the Government of Canada, cases of Lyme disease in Canada have skyrocketed from a low of 143 in…
How do harmful food ingredients affect your health?
Regular exposure to certain food additives, contaminants, carcinogens, and mutagens in your diet adds up over time, which can increase…
Are food detoxes and cleanses worth it?
Remember the low-fat food craze in the ‘90s or the Atkins Diet in the ‘00s? These were just a couple…
10 tips to prepare for a healthy spring
Spring is an exciting time for Canadians as temperatures rise and we get to enjoy the outdoors after what feels…
Bronchitis: types, treatment, symptoms, and prevention
No matter how healthy you are, it’s hard to escape fall or winter without a cold. But if your chest…
How to boost your vitamin D levels this winter
Vitamin D is essential for your health, but it’s tough to get during wintertime. Here are some foods you can…
What to do if you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer
A cancer diagnosis is an emotional time. Here’s a list of questions to ask your oncologist for a well-rounded view…
Flu season in Canada: how to protect yourself
If you have the flu, you know the phrase “just the flu” doesn’t accurately describe it. While it’s technically an…
Food poisoning in summer: how to prevent it
If you’re like most Canadians, you take every opportunity to get outside once the warm weather arrives. This often means…
Ear infection or swimmer’s ear — what’s the difference?
Swimmer’s ear may seem like a made-up name for an ear infection, but it’s not. Not only is swimmer’s ear…
What is summer asthma and how do I manage it?
Asthma doesn’t always stay stable — it’s highly sensitive to what’s going on around you. If you have it, you…
Heat exhaustion vs. heatstroke: signs and differences
The dog days of summer might be waning, but that doesn’t mean the heat is. Summer lasts well into September,…
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