Examining Fat
The title story for a recent edition of Time Magazine is simply and provocatively entitled "Eat Butter". The author, a member of...
Get Out There and Hike!
The consequences of inactivity can be vast and frightening. Inactivity is linked to variety of health issues, such as cardiovascular...
The Benefits of Turmeric
You may think of turmeric simply as a spice added to food to enhance the flavour, but it is so much more. While turmeric is a major...
Rushed Woman's Syndrome
Today’s headlines caught my eye, as something called “Rushing Woman Syndrome” was splashed across the front of the paper. I decided to...
Quitting by Text
A study recently published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that around 11 percent of smokers who participated in a...
Sit-down versus take-out
Should you stop and pick up that burger, or sit down for what seems like a healthier meal at a full-service restaurant? The belief that...
The dangers of ticks
Now that the warm weather has come again, many of us are heading out into the great outdoors for hiking and camping. Most of us know the...
Are we really working harder than ever before?
If you were to ask a group of people if we work more hours now than we ever did before, most would say yes. It is commonly accepted that...
Contagious Online Emotions
If it rains on your friend in New York, does it make you less happy in San Diego? The answer is “yes”, according to James Fowler, a...
A little indulgence never hurt anyone
That little indulgence you enjoy over the weekend may not affect long-term weight loss. In fact, it may help you keep your weight under...