Lower your breast cancer risk
Sixty-four women a day are diagnosed with breast cancer in Canada. By modifying these factors, you can lower your risk of breast cancer.This year in Canada, 23,400 women have been diagnosed with breas
A New Disinfection System for Hospital Rooms Kills Bugs Dead
A new disinfection technique that pumps a gas mixture into hospital and hotel rooms holds great promise in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.Chances are you know someone who went to the
Taking a Walk Can Curb Your Chocolate Consumption
Dark, milk, or white - everyone has their favourite form of chocolate. A new study shows that taking a walk can cut our chocolate consumption in half.At this time of year, it’s everywhere—sitting on t
Conquer Sunday Night Insomnia!
Even for those of us who normally sleep well, Sunday nights can pose a particular challenge. Fight Sunday night insomnia with these tips.How did you sleep last Sunday night? Not well? It turns out you
Quit Smoking – and Improve Your Overall Quality of Life
Quitting smoking is a popular New Years resolution. Research shows that the pain is worth the gain, as those who quit smoking improve their quality of life.As we approach the end of 2011, putting up
Skip the Raw Cookie Dough – It Can Make You Sick
The Centers for Disease Control has issued a warning just in time for holiday baking. Raw cookie dough can make us sick with a form of E. coli known as STEC.Even though Mom warned me against doing it,
Avoid the Holiday Bulge This Season!
Heres how to get through the holidays enjoying the foods you love without the panic that comes from checking the scale in the New Year.The holidays are a notorious time for weight gain. From about mi
Are You a Maximizer When It Comes To Making Decisions?
Do you agonize over each decision, then second-guess your final choice? If this sounds like you, you could be a maximizer - and your happiness could be at risk.The holiday season is a time of temptati
An Open Letter
Please share this letter with Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health(update, January 30, 2012:Dr. Colin Carrie has provided his response)An open letter to Colin Carrie, Conservative Member of Parliament f
Focus on Mindful Eating, Not Calorie Counting
The temptations of the season are everywhere. But researchers have found that mindful eating and stress reduction techniques can help prevent weight gain.The temptations of the season are everywhere—s
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