As you get older, you may lose the ability to accomplish certain tasks on your own. However, there are several things you can do to remain...
There’s little evidence to suggest that using a virtual reality (VR) headset will harm your eyes any more than using a regular screen. However, they’re not...
Lavender is known for its aroma and distinct violet-gray flowers. It’s also believed to have a host of therapeutic uses. Here’s an overview. Relaxation Lavender oil...
If you want to increase your lifespan, adopting a healthy lifestyle can help prevent illness and injury. Here’s what you should do to live a long...
If you get some puffiness around the ankles or an unpleasant tautness in your calves, you have swollen legs. It’s a condition everyone experiences at one...
As bad as Covid-19 has been, it is not even close to the worst viral disease that has swept humanity. That honor probably goes to smallpox,...
Help your children learn more about their health. Here are three great apps for curious kids. 1. Caillou Check Up This app lets your kids enact...
The smallpox virus raged among humans for 10,000 years before a leap of insight led to the vaccine that killed it forever. The insight took about...
Beautiful grass and long stretches of parkland offer an open invitation for summer activity. But it can be an invitation for aches and pains if your...
If your fingers are frequently stiff and un¬comfortable, especially in the morning, you may be developing stenosing tenosynovitis, better known as trigger finger. This common condition...
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...