Category Archives: General Health

We like to think of our home as our refuge – a place to relax, recharge and leave the worries of the outside world behind. It’s predictable, it’s comforting. We know what to expect and everything has its place. But what if the proverbial rug was pulled out from under our feet and we discovered ...click here to read more

If there’s one gift that all kids have come to expect during these holidays, it’s toys. Canadians spent more than $466 million on toys, electronic games, and hobby supplies – in 2012 alone. That same year, department stores in the U.S. sold $27 billion worth of goods, many of which were toys. Another interesting point, the ...click here to read more

We all enjoy our frothed mochas and cappuccinos as cold season hits, but research shows white tea could be your best bet to warm you up and keep healthy. Tea ceremony is an ancient practice, dating back to 10th century B.C. Shang Dynasty. The potent sipper has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a remedy ...click here to read more

We all know the importance of getting our daily amount of vitamins and nutrients, but it’s not always easy to consume the right foods to take in the recommended dose. The idea of taking one pill is considered an easy fix. With over half of Americans using the one pill solution – a multivitamin – ...click here to read more

When it comes to joint stiffness, most people with arthritis have come to dread the winter months. The pain, swelling and stiffness often get worse, and doctors report more patient complaints during the season. Winter’s official first day is Dec. 21, making Christmas a flag day for the long stretch of painful arthritis to come. ...click here to read more

Who has time for sex, anyway? Work stress, money woes and even social media may have a negative effect on your sexual health, new research shows. The National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, a British poll that is conducted once a decade, looked at one of our most popular passions – sex – if only we ...click here to read more

The United States is on drugs. It’s almost unbelievable how many people in the U.S. currently take prescription drugs – as many as 70 percent, according to the Mayo Clinic. That means that nearly 220 million people around the country have prescription drugs in their medicine cabinets, alongside the band-aids and sunscreen. And when you include ...click here to read more

A good night’s rest is gold, boosting our energy and outlook for the day ahead. As sleep has become the focus of numerous and ongoing studies, its benefits seem to be multiplying. Some people need eight hours a night and some claim to only need six or seven hours to feel refreshed, but the fact ...click here to read more

When your upset stomach has you reaching for a glass of water and a fizzy tablet, try some ginger tea instead. If you regularly take medication such as dissolvable aspirin, Alka-Seltzer or other fizzy types, you may want to switch to a different form of medication. You could be putting yourself at risk for heart ...click here to read more

Excess weight has been linked to numerous health problems. Now consider adding hearing loss to the list of motivators to get you exercising and eating better. Hearing loss is a problem that affects roughly 48 million adults in the U.S., a 20 percent chunk of the American population. It’s estimated that one out of every ...click here to read more

Hearing loss is a problem that affects a substantial part of the population, both young and old. As many as 36 million American adults report hearing loss to some extent, and while a vast number of them would greatly benefit from the use of a hearing aide, only 20% of the people that should wear ...click here to read more

Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the Western world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While we can take our nutrition and fitness in to our own hands to help save ourselves from this global epidemic, there’s another factor contributing to our stroke risk – one that is disturbingly silent, and ...click here to read more

Over 30 million men in the United States experience hair loss, and approximately 20 million women have this problem, too. As hair loss can make many people feel uncomfortable or experience a blow to their self esteem, extensive research into possible treatments and causes continues to be conducted, to help us hold on to this ...click here to read more

Nothing can destroy a pleasant dining experience faster than an uncomfortable case of heartburn.  While most people reach for over-the-counter remedies or prescription medications to reduce the discomfort caused by heartburn, these often only offer temporary relief, and chronic use of these drugs can lead to other health problems in the long-term. As a safer ...click here to read more