The way we think of marijuana has changed in recent years, largely because several US states and Canada have legalized it. Many people don’t smoke cigarettes because they understand it is harmful, but what about smoking marijuana? Do people feel that smoking marijuana or being exposed to it is less harmful than tobacco?  Changing Perception […]

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States after skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.  Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights the importance of timely diagnosis, it is a time to hail the survivors of breast […]

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Throughout September the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) raises awareness on pain and pain management. This year’s theme is “Research Pain. Manage Pain.” focusing on approaches to improving pain care. The Importance of Pain Awareness Month Around eight million Canadians live with chronic pain.  Chronic pain can have a profound effect on […]

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Working long hours may lead to less sleep and other health problems. A recent study investigated if long working hours were associated with an increase in heart disease risk or high blood pressure. People working for extended periods may be under increased stress, with less time for sleep, relaxing leisure-time activities, and exercise. Several studies […]

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Our body’s natural disease and infection-fighting resources make up our immune system. These defence mechanisms involve special types of cells and bodily substances that work together to keep us healthy.  Our immune system protects us from dangerous organisms called pathogens by recognizing and removing them. Some common pathogens include viruses and bacteria.1 The immune system […]

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Widely regarded as a superfood, pomegranate is a vibrant red fruit linked to health and wellness. But can pomegranates help fight disease?1,2  The benefits of pomegranates are attributed to their high levels of antioxidants, even beating out green tea and orange juice for antioxidant content.1,2   Increasing antioxidant intake may help prevent and control conditions like […]

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The COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for nutritional supplements by 17%-45%, with the majority (52%) of consumers looking to boost their immunity.1  These types of supplements can be single or multi-nutrient and are commonly used to add missing components to a diet.2,3  The nutritional products most purchased ranged from single to multi-nutrient products containing minerals, vitamins, […]

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Cholesterol levels are used to determine certain disease risks during a check-up. Typically, only certain lipids in a lower cholesterol range indicate a healthier patient. But it’s the total cholesterol levels that matter most, especially for people of colour. What is cholesterol?  Cholesterol is a steroid hormone made up of different types of fats (lipids) […]

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