Menopause is a normal stop in a woman’s menstrual period and fertility. It usually occurs after age 45 because the woman's ovary stops producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone. The average age of a woman having her last period is 51. However some women have their last period in their forties, and some have it […]
Canada's fertility rate (the average number of children per woman) is 1.66 - well below the replacement level fertility rate of 2.1 (the level of fertility the population needs to replace itself from one generation to the next). Some people choose to be childless due to their lifestyle, others just can't get pregnant naturally or even with […]
“Aaaaaaaahh-choo!” “You OK?” “Emm… It's only my allergy!” We are all familiar with this kind of scenario. A survey commissioned by Johnson & Johnson suggests that as many as 10 million Canadians (1 in 3 Canadians) may suffer allergy symptoms. Canadians are not alone: 50 million Americans (1 in 5 Americans) also suffer from various types […]
After a long winter, we are all enjoying the nice summer time and want to spend as much time as possible outdoors – whether working in the garden or sunbathing on the beach. Here is a friendly reminder - don't forget to protect your skin from the sun while outdoors. Moderate sun exposure actually has health benefits. […]
It's almost Summer – the best time of the year. Let’s get off the couch and enjoy the great outdoors, boost our health, and have fun! Physical Activity Can Help… Control your weight Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease Reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome Reduce your risk of some cancers Strengthen […]