Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to keep a New Year's resolution? Research confirms the limitations of will-power in effecting lasting change. Forming positive habits and embracing wellness goals are keys to maintaining good health. Learn about resources that can help you achieve your goals — and still have fun! Join Dr. […]
Are you one of the many people with an undiagnosed thyroid disorder? It is estimated that 1 in every 3 Canadians has a thyroid disease but as many as half don't know it. Thyroid diseases include: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) Graves' Eye Disease Thyroiditis including Hashimoto's Disease Thyroid cancer For more information, read […]
Canadian food labelling regulations do not make it easy for consumers to determine the nutritional value of packaged foods. Learn some of the most common pitfalls of nutritional labelling and how to avoid them at this free program. Dr. Zeev Gross is a family practitioner with a special interest in preventive medicine and increasing longevity […]
Do you feel sad and depressed one day and then highly energized and excited the next? Are you moody, easily distracted or overly agitated? Do you have trouble sleeping or eating? Do you abuse drugs or engage in risky or agressive behaviours? Does it affect your work at school or at the office? These are […]
I spend a lot of time travelling to and from Ottawa to visit family. I usually don't mind the drive, but at this time of year conditions on even the best maintained roads can become hazardous. My most stressful and difficult trips always seem to take place in winter! So when I hear about […]
The Human Genome Project was started in October 1990 and completed in April 2003. The goal of the project was to identify all of the approximately 20,000 to 25,000 genes of a human being and to determine the sequence. The genome is a complete set of DNA including its genes. Why is it important? The benefits include: Drugs to target […]
It's a year-end ritual…every December newspapers, magazines and websites feature lists of the year's top news stories, best movies, biggest songs, etc. So in the spirit of the season, I've been looking at lists of the best science books of 2011. The Royal Society, the British academy of distinguished scientists, awards an annual […]
It's the holiday season. Maybe the weather is getting you down or it might be a cold or flu and you find yourself at home with time to read. The following books are filled with adventure, mystery, suspense and even danger and answer questions you might have like: What are some of the more bizarre […]
I'm sure I'm not the only person who daydreams about owning some land in the country and living more self-sufficiently. One spring you're planting a few vegetables in the garden and the next thing you know you're dreaming about fruit trees and chickens and making your own cheese. It's counterintuitive that at a time […]
Nothing but holiday specials on TV? Missing your favourite forensic medical mystery shows? The dark days of winter are approaching when sitting in a big, overstuffed armchair with a good true forensic medical mystery book while the snow falls seems somehow inviting. Here are some titles sure to make you shiver but […]