Here we go again… more broken new year's resolutions. Or perhaps you decided not to make any for this year? Whatever the case, let's examine why many of us don't succeed with our resolutions. New year's resolutions are, plain and simple, GOALS we set to change something about ourselves. And because they are done just […]
With the holiday season upon us, it can be difficult at times to stick to a healthy eating plan. And no, it doesn't have to be all or nothing. Here are a few tips to help you strike a healthy balance between overindulging in your favourite holiday foods yet maintaining healthy eating habits. Eat […]
The Canadian AIDS Society's motto this year is to remind everyone, that the fight against HIV/AIDS is not over… Even if there has been a steady decline in HIV infections among newsborns and overall fewer AIDS-related deaths were reported due to improved antiretroviral therapies… the AIDS clock is still ticking. According to the UNAIDS […]
…here is more news about addiction: November 18 to 24 is National Addiction Awareness Week. How timely!Whatever your feelings about the current political conundrum, addiction is not a laughing matter even if it is welcome fodder for comic shows. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health defines addiction as any behaviour that is out of control in some […]
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. With over 9 million Canadians suffering from some form of diabetes, it is a serious health issue we no longer can ignore. As a starter, lets look at the staggering statistics of diabetes in Canada. What Is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus (MEL-it-us) is the medical name given to disorders of […]
November is Osteoporosis month and Osteoporosis Canada recommends that everyone over the age of 50 should take a height measurement annually. Why? While it's normal to lose a little height as we get older, losing 2cm or more may be a warning sign of a possible spine fracture due to osteoporosis. So how can you […]
Most of us are aware by now that pesticide treated produce is not good for us but how many of us really do anything about it? Why? It's partly a question of economics – yes, pesticide treated fruits and vegetables are cheaper and often look more appealing! It's also a question of availability – your local grocery store […]
Most of us would likely say yes to this question. After all, the focus of most diets is on calorie count and fat content. Upon reflection though, we may realize that it's not just what we eat but how we eat that matters. Yet little attention is paid to eating habits. A case in point… do you sit […]
Antibiotic Resistance Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. All welcome! Toronto Reference Library Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium Dr. J. D. Stewart, U of T (retired), explores the worrying trend towards Antibiotic Resistance. Can you imagine a day when Antibiotics don't work anymore? What can we do today to protect future generations from […]
Ever wonder why there is a spike in asthma cases during the first weeks of the school year? It's been even called the September epidemic because it occurs every year in September just after school starts. So what's the connection between asthma and the start of the school year? As most paren’ts know all too […]