Staying active as you age
As we get older, it becomes more and more difficult to develop new routines, so it’s important to try to start practising healthy habits as early on in life as we can. But if you’re a senior who...
View ArticleHow to avoid Lyme disease while ticks are hungry in the fall
Fall is the season that transforms our forests with a beautiful display of colour and fills our kitchens with the smell of pumpkin pie and apple cider. It also brings something far less pleasant to our...
View ArticlePrioritizing women’s health; recognizing the differences between men and women
There’s no doubt, when it comes to health, that men and women are different. For this reason, unique approaches are needed when it comes to preventing, diagnosing, treating and caring for women.
View ArticleKeep your workspace germ-free this cold and flu season
While many offices hire professional cleaners to vacuum carpets, wipe down desks and empty garbage cans and recycling bins, with cold and flu season upon us, we have to take matters into our own hands....
View ArticleFear of flying can take off in wake of plane crash
Experts offer coping tips as fear of flying takes off in wake of plane crash
View ArticleKeep your workspace germ-free this cold and flu season
While many offices hire professional cleaners to vacuum carpets, wipe down desks and empty garbage cans and recycling bins, with cold and flu season upon us, we have to take matters into our own hands....
View ArticleNew moms more concerned about body weight than mental health, study finds
With Mother's Day coming up, it's worth taking a look at what women go through, not only during pregnancy, but also afterward, particularly when it comes to the way they feel in body and mind.
View ArticleTreat heartburn and reflux naturally with licorice
My favourite PRN (doctor’s shorthand for "as needed") remedy for occasional heartburn and reflux?
View ArticleStudy looks at risks of health food obsession
Healthy eating obsession can be a sign of mental-health struggles: study
View ArticleFitness fads: The most commonly believed health and fitness claims
Countless diets, weight loss products, and fitness programs all claim to be the ideal solution to eating right and exercising for your health and weight. So it’s no wonder that there are also pervasive...
View ArticleHow to avoid Lyme disease while ticks are hungry in the fall
Fall is the season that transforms our forests with a beautiful display of colour and fills our kitchens with the smell of pumpkin pie and apple cider. It also brings something far less pleasant to our...
View ArticlePediatric study says kids at risk from edible cannabis
Pediatric study finds 'significant' number of kids at risk from edible cannabis
View ArticleStudy links ultra-processed food to chronic disease
Study links diet high in ultra-processed food to increased odds of chronic disease
View ArticleWorkouts gone wrong: Analyzing exercise-related emergency room visits
According to NEISS statistics from 2016, running (both on a treadmill and off) is the workout that resulted in the highest number of visits to the emergency room. In fact, one in three ER visits...
View ArticleGeorgetown Hospital Volunteer Association donates $75,000
The Georgetown Hospital Volunteer Association presented the Georgetown Hospital a cheque for $75,000 — the largest donation in GHVA’s 61-year history — at its annual general meeting in June.
View ArticleCaring for your winter skin from the inside out
Many Canadians notice that every winter their skin gets drier, and there is a very specific reason for that. When it’s bitter cold out, the humidity levels drop. This means way less moisture in the...
View ArticleThe 2019 Milk Calendar is here!
For 42 years, Canada’s dairy farmers have produced the beloved Milk Calendar that has earned a place in hearts and kitchens across our country. While the themes and recipes are different each year, the...
View ArticleStaying the night: Are Airbnbs cleaner than hotels?
According to a recent survey by TheSleepJudge.com, Airbnbs beat out hotels with 75% of survey respondents stating they considered their Airbnb clean, compared to just 57% of people who stayed in hotels.
View ArticleWedding weight loss: Survey finds only 18 per cent of brides hit their target...
According to a recent survey by Treadmill Reviews, 62% of brides stated they wanted to lose weight before walking down the aisle, while only 18% hit or exceeded their goal.
View ArticleAre you a 5-star customer? Restaurant employees judge patrons too
To find out what it’s like to serve customers at restaurants every day, Treadmill Reviews surveyed more than 350 people, ranging from chefs and managers, to hosts and waitstaff, and the results reveal...
View Article