(NC)—Did you know that stroke causes about six per cent of all deaths in Canada, making it the third-leading cause of death? It’s true. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, nearly 14,000 Canadians die from stroke each year. A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function predominantly caused by the interruption [...]

(ARA) – As the sun stays in the sky longer and temperatures warm up, being more active is simply second-nature. Getting outdoors gives a new vitality to any exercise routine, whether you’re kicking off training for your first 5K or maintaining a program you’ve enjoyed for years. Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, swimmer, or just [...]

(NC)—Canadians are always looking for tips to stay healthy. Rather than focusing on fad diets, Dr. Peter Jones, a Canadian nutrition expert and director of the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, suggests that one of the keys to a healthy diet lies with a perennial favourite. “Eggs are one of nature’s most nutritious [...]

(NC)—Research shows that nearly 60 per cent of Canadian women say they suffer from sensitive skin. Does this include you? If you’re not sure how to evaluate it, take a look at these signs and signals: Dry Eyelids The eyelids are some of the most sensitive skin on the body—so if you have dry or [...]

(NC)—Women often don’t recognize the signs and symptoms of heart disease and stroke and are less likely to believe they are having a heart attack or stroke, experts say. This Mother’s Day, why not arm the woman you love with information that could save her life by sharing with her the warning signs of heart [...]

(ARA) – Longer days, bright sun and warm weather can serve as a well-needed dose of motivation to get fit for summer. The trick is to sustain that energy through each changing season as you strive to achieve a healthier lifestyle. If you need some help in developing healthier habits, Weight Watchers Leader and success [...]

(NC)—People with weakened immune systems such as those living with HIV/AIDS, diabetes, alcoholism or who are undergoing chemotherapy or organ transplantation, are more likely to become ill and suffer from serious health effects if they eat contaminated food. Their bodies are more vulnerable to attack by harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites. The following foodborne illnesses [...]

(ARA) – When it comes to eggs, dietary cholesterol and heart health, what you think you know may be a bit scrambled. Concerns over dietary cholesterol and its impact on heart disease keeps many people from eating eggs, despite their nutritional benefits. However, more than 40 years of research shows healthy adults can enjoy an [...]

Canadians are eating fewer fruits and vegetables for the first time in a decade, according to a Statistics Canada report released last June. Just 43 per cent of us (aged 12 and older) say we do eat this food group more than five times a day, the portion frequency recommended by Health Canada. That is [...]

(NC)—It’s no secret that swimming is a great way to exercise. Like any aerobic activity, swimming burns fat and improves muscular and cardiovascular health. Swimming for just 20—30 minutes a day can deliver additional benefits beyond walking, jogging, or riding a bike. Because the density of the body is close to that of water, the [...]