Category Archives: General Health

When the clock turns back, it certainly creates a struggle. All of a sudden, that morning walk doesn’t seem like such a good idea. Best to stay in bed for a few extra winks, no? The darkness can zap energy early in the day. It can also make it hard to fall asleep at night, ...click here to read more

Old habits die hard. They can also contribute to urinary incontinence. Your overactive bladder (OAB) could be a result of bad bladder habits you’ve built over the years. The urgent need to find a bathroom or the onset of leaks, could be remedied by bladder training. Bladder training can be an effective first step if ...click here to read more

There is a common denominator for most common chronic illnesses: inflammation. Low grade, chronic inflammation to be precise. This type of inflammation is always there, running in the background. It makes your body less efficient by mounting an attack against itself. It can be very harmful and contribute to serious illness. For example, chronic illness ...click here to read more

Your gym could be closed, and if you’re anything like me, you hate working out inside at home. What the heck are you supposed to do? The fall air presents a unique opportunity to get outside for a comfortable muscle-strengthening workout. It’s not too hot or too cold, and the backdrop of colorful leaves provides ...click here to read more

With an aging population, dementia research is becoming more important than ever. It is estimated that 50 million people worldwide have dementia, and there is no known cure. A new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that apathy could be an early warning sign of the disease. People with apathy lack an interest in ...click here to read more

Lace up your shoes and head down the block. The fountain of youth could be waiting for you. There’s little question that exercise can help you stay healthy. When you have health, you have youth. The words are nearly synonymous. But there is one type of exercise that may beat the rest when it comes ...click here to read more

If the urge to urinate hits you like a sucker punch multiple times per day, you understand the struggle. Being near a bathroom becomes a top priority and could limit your desire to ever leave home. You may find it surprising that you’re not alone. Urinary incontinence is a rather common condition with an array ...click here to read more

Adding cooler temperatures to the pandemic is pushing even more people indoors. But even though being in your home might reduce your risk of COVID-19, it doesn’t exactly promote health. Less activity is never a good thing. This is why the government of Canada recently released the first-ever 24-hour movement guidelines for living a healthy ...click here to read more

Last week, a seemingly earth-shattering study came out saying that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 could live on surfaces for 28 days. Most people were taken aback by that. I certainly was. Especially because earlier reports suggested it had a relatively short lifespan on surfaces. But now they’re saying it can last for nearly a ...click here to read more

Pregnant women who experience severe morning sickness, known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), are more likely to have an increased risk of depression. The debilitating condition is much more severe than ‘normal’ morning sickness and is one of the most common reasons for hospitalization during pregnancy. Severe morning sickness affects around 1–2 percent of pregnant women ...click here to read more

Older adults often worry if exercise intensity could increase their mortality risk, but new research shows that there is no connection between the two. The study published in The BMJ has found that the intensity of exercise performed appears to make no difference to the risk of mortality among older adults. Regular physical activity is ...click here to read more

New research has examined the relationship between the flu, heart attack, and stroke, all of which occur more frequently in the winter. It was found that after flu-like illnesses, many patients showed an increase in the risk of heart attack and stroke. The study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association analyzed public ...click here to read more

One of the painful symptoms of diabetes is peripheral neuropathy. It’s the result of nerve damage and poor circulation. Nitric oxide may help support healthy circulation. Boosting nitric oxide, or NO, might help improve circulation, so your extremities get the oxygen and nutrients they need to function. Pain from neuropathy – common in people with ...click here to read more

You might be feeling it a little more as the temperatures drop, particularly in your hands and feet. If you can’t seem to keep these extremities warm in the cooler seasons, you could be experiencing Raynaud’s phenomenon. Raynaud’s phenomenon affects circulation in the fingers and toes. At the same time, it can also occur, although ...click here to read more