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The average Canadian consumes more than DOUBLE the daily recommended intake of sodium. Too much ...
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According to the Conference Board of Canada smokers cost their employers, on average, nearly $4,000 ...
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According to research conducted by the University of Montreal, 48.3 per cent of Canadians’ daily ...
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Want to make the most of your time? These are our favourite gadgets that make health and wellness ...
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While most runners will worry about what to eat before, during and after training or competition, ...
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Recent research suggests that pomegranate extract, which is a rich source of disease-fighting ...
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Did you know that the average order of Pad Thai contains TWO DAYS worth of sodium and over 1,500 ...
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Think one sugary drink (or one glass of water) won’t make a difference? Think again.
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You can’t prevent cold and flu viruses from making their appearance, but you can bolster your ...
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Most of us are familiar with the guidelines for sensible enjoyment of sunny weather - eg. no ...
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Many of us enjoy a sweet treat like a warm blueberry muffin, straight from the oven, with its ...
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True or false: If you don’t smoke, you’re not at risk of developing lung cancer.
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According to a large study, eating a small portion of nuts each day protects against heart disease, ...
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Spring has arrived! As the weather warms and the days continue to get longer, your weekly “to do” ...
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As yummy as mashed potatoes are – with all that added cream and butter, your mashed-potato recipe ...
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Apart from weight loss and increase in physical activity, the development of type 2 diabetes can ...
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Even if you are not a kale lover, you'll like this keto-diet friendly kale side dish. Interested in ...
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Fewer and fewer people these days are eating all of their meals at home. Making home-cooked meals ...
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Tanned skin is damaged skin. Period. The incidence of melanoma among children, adolescents, and ...
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Keeping track of what you eat, how well you sleep, how you feel, how much water you drink, or how ...
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In a report released by the World Health Organization, it was found that Canadians aged 15 and ...
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Don't underestimate the power of putting your goals on paper! Are you a planner? Most of us are ...
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Canadians (especially kids) are getting more than half of their daily calories from processed ...
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We know we should wash our hands before and after handling foods, especially raw meats, rinse fruit ...
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Discover the top trending foods in 2018 such as chaga mushrooms and activated charcoal, learn ...
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Salmon is a heart healthy food because it’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Use a good quality ...
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It's never too late, or too early, to start putting your health first!
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In a country with little, if any, opportunity to synthesize enough vitamin D during the fall and ...
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Eco-conscious habits like turning down the heat, powering down electronics, and walking or ...
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Inflammation is a localized response of the immune system to an external (infection, allergy, burn, ...
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Do you ever find yourself wondering where the day went, feeling like you didn’t actually get ...
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According to Canadian Health Magazine, high blood pressure is the most common health risk issue ...
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To optimize your memory and thinking skills as you age, it’s important to exercise both your body ...
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Dr. Vivien Brown has been a family physician in Toronto for more than 35 years, and is the Vice ...
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Heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada. 9 in 10 Canadians have at least one ...
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Looking for personalized travel health advice? Click here to schedule an appointment or inquire for ...
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Dragon fruit (also called pitaya) is a brightly coloured, beautiful fuit that grows on cacti. Rich ...
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According to a large study, eating a small portion of nuts each day protects against heart disease, ...
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Is gluten bad for you? Should you only buy organic? Is a plant-based diet healthier? Healthy eating ...
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Although quick and easy to prepare, this soup is loaded with nutrition and will keep you full until ...
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Did you know that eating an excess of just 150 Calories a day can lead to 15 pounds a year of ...
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How much alcohol is too much? A lot less than you may think.
By Medisys |
January 05 2018 |
Brain Health,
Cardiovascular Health,
Mental Wellness,
Nutrition & Recipes,
Physical Health
How much alcohol is too much? According to a new study published in the Lancet, any amount of ...
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Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy balanced diet will always be important components of ...
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This Asian-inspired salmon recipe is one of our favourites. It also works well if you bake this ...
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Ready to make a change? Healthy living can be delicious too! 80% OF CANADIANS AREN’T GETTING ...
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Could a standing desk save your life and protect you from heart disease? Possibly, according to new ...
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It’s 2018, time to start making your health goals a reality! In this month’s issue, discover tips ...
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Between holiday parties, family gatherings, eggnog, cookie exchanges, and advent calendars, the ...
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Canada is one of the most sleep deprived countries in the world, with 30% of us sleeping less than ...
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Sweet, salty and spicy – these walnuts have it all! And they’re an excellent source of plant-based ...
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While the death rates for many types of cancers are going down in this country, thanks to earlier ...
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Most energy drinks typically contain large amounts of caffeine; added sugars; and legal stimulants, ...
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Why is water so important, how much exactly do we need to drink, and what happens to our bodies if ...
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Across the world, men die six to ten years younger than women, for reasons that are largely ...
