Research shows a well-balanced diet is a contributing factor to preventing heart disease, cancer and other major health problems. This leaves people wondering if they need the extra nutrients that multivitamins claim to give. In reality, if you eat […]
Thousands of students across Canada have started their first year of college or university. For many, it’s their first real time away from home. They suddenly find themselves on their own, in a brand new place, without their parents around […]
If you’re expecting or hoping to become pregnant in the near future, now is the perfect time to take extra care with your health. Here are six tips to get you started on this exciting journey. Diet Despite the clichés, […]
As the school year once again approaches, parents will be thinking about the kinds of extra-curricular sports and activities to enrol children in this year. It can be a tricky decision depending on the particular child, but we all […]
Matthew Lowe is just starting his second year of medical school, but he’s been on the path to becoming a physician for a long time. “I did a [high-school] co-op placement in Dr. Berman’s zebra fish lab at the IWK […]
Packing school lunches day after day can be a challenge – especially if you end up dealing with sad sandwiches and wilted carrot sticks at the end of the day. Here are 10 tips to make sure those lunch […]
