How to have beer without gaining weight
For many, beer makes for a comforting alcoholic beverage that helps unwind the week-long work stress. It helps relax the body and enjoy the weekend. What makes the experience even delightful is the delectable food pairings with beer, which keeps you satiated too. But, have you ever thought about the side effects, especially weight gain […]
Anxiety Vs. Low Blood Sugar: How To Spot The Difference
Maybe migraine attack symptoms are starting to creep in as you finish up work tasks before lunch. Or maybe after a long day, you can’t concentrate on the TV show you’re watching. You feel irritated and tired. If you’re the kind of person who Googles your health symptoms (no judgment!) you may realize that these […]
Taylor Swift is here, along with fall viruses. How to stay ‘safe and sound’
The day has finally arrived for excited Swifties in Canada, as Taylor Swift kicks off her highly-anticipated Toronto concert Thursday evening for her Eras Tour at the Rogers Centre. While the city’s downtown and public transit are set to be flooded with fans eager to catch the superstar, health experts are urging concertgoers to stay […]
The 4 biggest mistakes people make during open enrollment—and how to avoid them
Open enrollment season doesn’t exactly inspire a lot of fanfare, but making an uninformed decision on your elections now could impact your health and finances for the next year. And regretful decisions are more common than you might think. Roughly half of millennials and Gen Z adult workers say they’re confused about their health-care insurance […]
How to cut through the latest nutritional fads
Loading up your plate has never seemed more complicated. Alongside appeals to avoid ultra-processed foods and “bad” fats, we are being bombarded by a growing array of sometimes conflicting dietary advice. Not only is it confusing, but it is hard to tell what difference these choices will really make in the long term. Social media […]
How to Close the Gender Health Gap
If you’re a man, you are more likely to suffer a health condition that kills you. But if you’re a woman, you are more likely to live in ill health. Women spend 25 percent more of their lives in ill health compared to men. This, in a nutshell, is the gender health gap. When a […]
How to deal with some of the side effects of chemotherapy
Clinician scientist Justin Stebbing shares how to care for your body through chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is powerful cancer medication – but it can also be a very challenging treatment. It works by killing fast-growing cancer cells but kills healthy cells too, so it’s important to know how to care for your body during and after therapy. […]
Here’s how to order 4 free at-home COVID tests
WASHINGTON – Americans can once again order COVID-19 tests, without being charged, sent straight to their homes. The U.S. government reopened the program on Thursday, allowing any household to order up to four at-home COVID nasal swab kits through the website, covidtests.gov. The tests will begin shipping, via the United States Postal Service, as soon […]
Here’s how to maintain healthy smartphone habits
Researcher Shelia Cotten offers 10 tips for thriving in a smartphone-dominated world. What is the first thing you do in the morning after you awaken? Many people immediately check their phones for notifications of messages, alerts and social media updates by their social ties. Ninety-seven percent of US adults report owning a cellphone, with 90% […]
Nicky Trevorrow: How to make your cat happier — in 3 minutes
There’s a simple way to increase your cat’s happiness, says animal behaviorist Nicky Trevorrow. She explains the importance of play for our feline friends — and for basically any species (looking at you, dog lovers!) — and shares specific, actionable strategies to boost your cat’s mental and physical health. Source link