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Back to SearchHow do ultra-processed foods affect my health?
Canadians on average consume nearly half of their calories from ultra-processed foods. These are foods with added textures, colours and flavours that…
2 years, 3 months ago
How can I safely stay active while injured?
While we tend to think rest is the key to recovering from an injury, physicians recommend keeping the body moving, if possible, but at a lower intens…
2 years, 3 months ago
The wisdom of the Gritty Nurses
Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung are registered nurses who advocate for better healthcare on The Gritty Nurse podcast. Now they’ve published a boo…
2 years, 3 months ago
What's going on with H5N1 bird flu?
H5N1 is in the news again, and this time it has spread to cattle in several U.S. states. It has even infected a dairy worker in Texas. Global health …
2 years, 3 months ago
How does the health of my mouth affect my overall health?
Timely access to dental care doesn't just help improve your oral hygiene, it can also help maintain your overall physical wellbeing. Canadian Dental …
2 years, 4 months ago
How can I watch a solar eclipse and protect my eyes?
A once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse is right on the horizon, but don't forget to protect your eyes. Ophthalmologist Dr. Yi Ning Strube explains how st…
2 years, 4 months ago
What do I need to know about recreational nicotine products?
Anecdotally, nicotine pouches are becoming more popular with young people in Canada — despite the potentially harmful health effects. Dr. Nicholas Ch…
2 years, 4 months ago
Why should I stretch regularly?
Evidence shows there are health benefits to stretching as its own physical activity, not just before or after a workout. Human kinetics and recreatio…
2 years, 4 months ago
What’s the connection between stress and my health and well-being?
We all face stresses in our lives, from getting stuck in traffic to arguing with our partner to losing a loved one. What is all that stress doing to …
2 years, 4 months ago
A guided exercise in box breathing
Box breathing is a way of focusing on sensations by breathing in a particular way, says Dr. Zindel Segal, distinguished professor of psychology and m…
2 years, 4 months ago