Recently, I read many of the popular science titles the library received this year to help my colleague compile a Popular Science recommended reading list. There were so many good titles that I decided to make a separate list of health books. Here they are: Suggestible You: A Remarkable Journey into the Brain’s Ability to […]
Image Courtesy of Wikipedia Did you know that radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer of non-smokers in Canada? (Canadian Cancer Society) Radon is a radioactive gas that is invisible, odorless and tasteless. Learn how to protect yourself from radon exposure in a presentation by Health Canada specialist, Mainul Husain. ———————————————— What: […]
Warm summer nights remind me of the outdoor concerts I attended when I was young. I’ve always found music to be relaxing or energizing but I never thought of it in therapeutic terms.
Creative Commons Zero – CC0 courtesy of Max Pixel Recent research indicates that smiling, even when you don't feel happy, may do you some good. In a recent Nature of Things episode, Harvard University social psychologist Amy Cuddy discussed posture therapy for people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In a nutshell, walk like you […]
License: CC0 Public Domain Despite what the title suggests, this blog post is for all the people who are used to putting the needs of others before their own. Yep, caregivers – I'm talking to you! When flight attendants demonstrate what to do if the cabin pressure in the airplane drops, they mention the importance of you […]
image courtesy of Wikipedia Recently, friends recommended turmeric to alleviate irritable bowel syndrome and arthritis symptoms. I was surprised that turmeric was touted as effective for such different health conditions so I searched Dr. Google for "health benefits of turmeric". The results included a wide range of ailments: diabetes, arthritis, digestive problems, cancer, heart disease and kidney problems. As this […]
Creative Commons CC0 The evidence for the mental health benefits of exercise continues to grow. As my colleague Jeannette mentioned in her post Your Brain on Exercise: How Physical Activity Can Improve Your Mental Well-being, exercise plays a role in brain health. Recent research shows: increasing the physical activity of widows "energized their mental status, improved […]
image courtesy of bodybuilding.com I love how the United States seems to have a "National Day" for every type of food and drink. March 1, 2017 is National Peanut Butter Lover's Day. Unfortunately, not every one can enjoy peanut butter. Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies. Pediatricians used to recommend […]
Bell Let's Talk day is their annual initiative to promote awareness and action on mental health. On January 25, Bell will donate 5¢ towards mental health initiatives in Canada for every text, call, tweet, Instagram post, Facebook video view and Snapchat geofilter using #BellLetsTalk. One of Bell's goals is to support research to discover and better understand treatments […]
Photo by funky_abstract [CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 ], via Flickr Thinking about making some New Year's resolutions? Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) may help you make the changes you want to make. Mayo Clinic defines CBT as a type of psychotherapy which "helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and […]