Category Archives: General Health

Activity is often recommended as the antidote to too much sitting. That will never change. But what is essential to safe movement, lower risk of injury, strong muscles, and independence? Stretching. Regular stretching helps ensure your muscles are ready when called upon. Including stretching into your daily routine can reduce the risk of injury, limit ...click here to read more

Tired? Join the club. The more I talk to people, the more they’re napping. It could have to do with a lot of things: feeling down and anxious about the pandemic, poor sleep, having more time, and a series of other factors. But one they may be overlooking is diet. Snacks are always easy to ...click here to read more

Since the COVID-19 pandemic overtook America, there has been one constant: The President’s unwavering belief in a malaria drug called hydroxychloroquine to treat the condition. He even reported taking a two-week cycle of the drug, against doctor’s recommendations, to protect himself after White House staffers fell ill. There is no evidence the drug helps with ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause real burning pain for women. They are not only extremely irritating, but they are a major hindrance to your quality of life. And unfortunately, if you’ve had one, you’re quite likely to get another. Especially if you’re post-menopausal. Recurrence rates for UTIs among post-menopausal women hang around 55% and ...click here to read more

It’s hard to knock a plant-based diet… provided it’s based on fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts, instead of chips and cookies. Plant-based diets are associated with better cardiovascular and metabolic health due to a general ability to fight inflammation. But these nutrient-dense diets generally have one glaring hole: they can be very low in high-quality ...click here to read more

Does age come with a lot of worries? I suppose it depends on who you ask. But one thing that can be easy for everyone to overlook is balance. Maintaining good balance is a central component of healthy aging. It often becomes compromised as people advance in their years and it can have some dire ...click here to read more

Can you tell how healthy you are? Immune health is dependent on a number of factors. Sleep, fitness, diet, genetics, and more all play a role. And although you might only think about your immune system when you need it—like when you’re battling a cold—daily decisions contribute to its effect. The more you work on ...click here to read more

As more North Americans are regularly donning face masks upon leaving their homes, it may have come with a striking realization: your breath isn’t as fresh as you thought it was. It’s one thing to catch the occasional whiff of a friend or colleague with chronic halitosis, but it hits a little harder when it’s ...click here to read more

If you’re obese and have had, have, or believe you have COVID-19, I have some more bad news for you: you may have to extend your 14-day quarantine period. A group of Italian researchers has recommended that obese individuals stretch their self-isolation time to 28 days instead of the regularly recommend 14. This is due ...click here to read more

The longer you’re at home isolating, the more it can take a toll on your health. This is especially true if you’re spending a lot of time being sedentary. Older folks, in particular, are at a higher risk of potential damage from inactivity. The more inactive you are, the higher the chance for illness and ...click here to read more

There are several factors that can contribute to episodic migraine headaches. Lights, a lack of sleep, stress, food, and even lighting can trigger the relentless pounding that has the potential to leave you incapacitated. What’s worse is that the most common treatment, medication, only works about half of the time. Add that on to the ...click here to read more

Vitamin D is associated with a host of health benefits. Among them are improved mood, stronger bones, better heart health, and heightened immune function. A new benefit might be tacked onto the list: a better outcome from COVID-19. But can getting outside a little more or popping some supplements really save your life? Not so ...click here to read more

Depending on where you are, your local economy might be re-opening. But does that mean its necessarily safe to begin re-engaging with your community? Retailers and restaurants will be required to practice safe-distancing measures. Doctor’s offices and other institutions will too. But even still, some are being warned to stay home. For example, my mother ...click here to read more

It’s Saturday afternoon and to break the monotony of the quarantine, you’re having a virtual dance party with a few friends. And if it’s anything like last weekend, you might have one drink too many. Breaking up the monotony of self-isolation can be a challenge on the best of days. So, sometimes it’s normal to ...click here to read more