Heat-related ailments are common among agricultural workers. Here’s how they can stay safe outdoors this summer. 1. Drink plenty of water. Heat exhaustion occurs when the...
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissues in the body. It occurs when the creation of new bone tissue...
Did you know that seniors are more susceptible to dehydration? This is because aging causes the body’s thirst signals to weaken, thereby increasing the risk of...
Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. Here are three health issues related to its consumption. 1. Wheat allergy People...
The American Cancer Society has updated its guideline for diet and physical activity for cancer prevention, with adjustments to reflect the most current evidence. The updated...
You’ve likely heard about the numerous health benefits associated with yoga, but did you know that you can achieve similar results from a chair? Here are...
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints among North Americans. It also tends to be the result of bad habits. Here are three...
Derived from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture is a therapeutic technique that involves stimulating specific areas of the skin using fine needles. Though it’s used to...
Ok, a cherry pie analgesic is admittedly a whole lot of wishful thinking. But if you like cherries, you’re in luck! They’re listed among the foods...
Psoriasis vulgaris, commonly known as plaque psoriasis, is a non-contagious and chronic autoimmune skin condition. It usually presents on the skin as raised, inflamed red lesions...
It’s commuting and fitness melded together: Faster than walking and as much exercise as jogging. It lets you enjoy the scenery, which, depending on your time...
In New York City, doctors began emergency surgery on a patient who had all the signs of a heart attack. An electrocardiogram showed a dangerous heart...
As you get older, monitoring your daily sodium intake becomes increasingly important. This is because consuming too much salt can negatively impact your health and longevity....
It’s policy: Get first aid for any cut you get on the job. It’s a question: How do you treat a wound suffered at any other...
Undiagnosed vision problems can cause serious issues for children. These include poor development, higher risk of injury and learning difficulties, which can sometimes be misdiagnosed as...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS, is a fatal neuromuscular degenerative disease that typically affects people aged 45 to 75. It attacks motor neurons and...
Conspiracy theorists have made an odd link between the organic and digital worlds — and they’ve burned down 70-foot wireless towers to promote their cause. Big...
When gyms closed in March, many were scrambling for ways to keep in shape – or some semblance of shape – without our treadmills, weights, and...
May 12 to 18 is Food Allergy Awareness Week and a great opportunity to review common symptoms, problematic foods, and available treatments. Symptoms Food allergy episodes...
As the world grapples with how to stay healthy during a new way of living that includes social distancing and the closing of our gyms and...
Cycling is an all-ages activity that’s fun, affordable, and easy to learn. Here are five great reasons to go for a bike ride. 1. To stay...
The Calgon commercials of years past – the harried Mom imagining a warm tub filled with bubbles, pleading, “Calgon, take me away!” – were an effective...
As people age, the risk for developing eye health problems increases. Left untreated, these can lead to low vision or blindness. Here are the most common...
Do you take your feet for granted? All too often, foot care is neglected until something goes wrong. Here are three reasons you should take steps...
Each May, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association holds Better Hearing & Speech Month. This year’s theme is Communication at Work. Here’s why and how you should take...
Wisdom tooth extractions are common in most dental offices. While not everyone needs to have these molars removed, there are cases in which your dentist may...
New research suggests that getting quality sleep may be even more important than once realized. In particular, sleep disruptions could impact the way the brain...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in North America, killing more people every year than breast and prostate cancer combined. In spite...
Cold sores are blisters that form on the lips and around the mouth. Here’s everything you need to know about this common viral infection. Symptoms...
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, and it can be deadly. Risk factors include having: • Pale skin, eyes, and...