Most of us are aware of the changes our body will undergo as we age but often think that since this is a normal process, there is nothing we can do to prevent a...
I see my medicine cabinet like a first-aid kit: reliable, useful, and stocked! That being said, everyone’s medicine cabinet should look different. Each individu...
Cardiovascular disease refers to more than one disease of the circulatory system including the heart and blood vessels, whether the blood vessels are affecting...
Nutrition is important at every age; however, during childhood years, it is of particular importance to help support growth, learning, and overall development....
Ah! summer—long days full of sunshine and heat. Time to soak in some sun and enjoy the great outdoors! But take care, because too much sun exposure at once can...
Late fall and winter can be a mentally challenging time of year for many Canadians: The weather gets colder, the days get shorter, and people spend less time ou...
The beautiful days have arrived, the winter blues are gone, and the temptation can be great to abandon our bottle of vitamin D at the back of the kitchen cupboa...
Arthritis refers to any number of conditions causing joint pain, swelling, and stiffness resulting in disability. According to the Public Health Agency of Canad...
Our family has not been sick since the spring. With two young kids, one starting preschool and the other in kindergarten, we would usually expect quite a few co...
The most common condition of the bones, by far, is osteoporosis. As you likely know, osteoporosis is characterized by a decreased bone mass and deterioration of...
What is it and what causes it? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs during certain times of the year. It generally occurs durin...
It was only a matter of time before a formal human clinical study supported the countless appeals from the scientific community to administer vitamin D to patie...
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