How is the noise around me harming my health?
How is the noise around me harming my health?
Noises like traffic, airplanes passing and construction don’t just harm our hearing. They can also have other long-term ... Read more
21 Jun 2023
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22mins
What do I need to know about osteoporosis?
What do I need to know about osteoporosis?
An estimated one in three women and one in five men in Canada will break a bone due to osteoporosis. So how can we preve... Read more
14 Jun 2023
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23mins
What do we know about the health benefits and risks of cold-water immersion?
What do we know about the health benefits and risks of cold-water immersion?
Whether you’re taking a plunge into cold water or stepping into an icy shower, cold-water immersion has become more popu... Read more
7 Jun 2023
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25mins
What do I need to know about heart disease in women?
What do I need to know about heart disease in women?
Heart disease is a leading cause of death for women in North America — and yet, it’s still sometimes thought of as a man... Read more
1 Jun 2023
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24mins
How do atmospheric pollutants affect my health, especially around wildfire smoke?
How do atmospheric pollutants affect my health, especially around wildfire smoke?
Wildfire smoke is becoming a bigger source of air pollution for all Canadians. What’s in wildfire smoke that makes it ba... Read more
25 May 2023
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24mins
What do I need to know about ticks?
What do I need to know about ticks?
Ticks are appearing earlier in the year in Canada and sticking around longer, thanks to climate change. And that means c... Read more
18 May 2023
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23mins
What do I need to know about the new RSV vaccine?
What do I need to know about the new RSV vaccine?
Researchers have been working on a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for decades. This week, the first ev... Read more
10 May 2023
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23mins
How can I prevent and detect melanoma?
How can I prevent and detect melanoma?
Melanoma is the deadliest of all skin cancers, and rates of melanoma are growing in Canada. But melanoma is one of the m... Read more
4 May 2023
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19mins
How does drinking coffee affect my health?
How does drinking coffee affect my health?
For many of us, coffee is an essential part of our day. So what impact is it having on us, beyond just waking us up in t... Read more
26 Apr 2023
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24mins
What do I need to know about taking care of my vision?
What do I need to know about taking care of my vision?
Regular eye exams can help screen for symptoms of serious eye diseases. And you should be getting them even if you see w... Read more
19 Apr 2023
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23mins