It’s a well-established fact that smoking is bad for your health. Tobacco consumption affects you at every level – it damages your skin and hair, yellows your teeth, affects your ability to taste and smell, damages your organs and fills […]
Fall and winter are all about coziness and comfort. They’re also about another c-word: carbs. (And don’t forget the other MVPs of comfort food: fat, salt and sugar.) It can be challenging, as the air becomes cold, to resist crawling under a […]
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, […]
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 […]
As if you don’t have enough to think about now that we’re suddenly in Back to School season, here’s another item for your to-do list: Immunization! Earlier this summer, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control revealed findings that FluMist Quadrivalent – a live […]
When it comes to emergencies, it’s best to be prepared. One easy way to ensure you’re ready to respond in times of crisis is to make sure you’ve got a well-stocked first aid kit on hand. It pays to be ready for […]
Political strife, environmental disasters, worldwide violence, social media: Any one of them is enough to keep you up at night. And that’s before you’ve even factored in your own day-to-day stress, from your commute to keeping yourself fed properly to […]
Nary a generation has escaped childhood without being reminded to “Sit up straight,” but in this tech-heavy age of smartphone scrolling and laptop lounging, maintaining good posture is not just a classic nag, it’s essential to your health. The New […]
Did you know that one hundred years ago, infectious diseases were the leading cause of death worldwide? In Canada, they now cause less than five per cent of all deaths – thanks to immunization programs. Immunization is the most effective […]
The Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon is the largest marathon weekend east of Ottawa, with more than 14,000 runners and walkers expected this year. With this incredible event just around the corner, newbie runners should get encouraged this year and take […]
