Health tips

It’s officially winter. The sun may be shining extra brightly off the snow, but it’s also setting earlier and that can wreak havoc on our moods. Don’t let winter get the best of you! Follow our simple plan of attack and you’ll be smiling until spring.

Everyone knows that travelling is good for us in many different ways. And chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, asthma, HIV, and serious allergies shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the benefits of travel. Sure, extra precautions are needed for long flights, unfamiliar weather conditions, high altitudes and unsanitary conditions. Just follow these basic tips.

Access to affordable health care is a hot-button topic and has been debated for decades. With health care costs increasing in Canada and with a shift in the way medications are used to treat and prevent chronic illnesses, universal health care continues to be at the forefront of discussions about health care reform.

There is no doubt that gluten-free food is the latest diet trend. Gluten-free products are popping up all over grocery stores, and the products that are inherently gluten-free are boldly labelled to attract shoppers looking for these products.

The only thing worse than having a sick child at home is trying to get your child to take medicine, especially when it comes to swallowing pills. We have all been there: pleading, begging and even tricking our kids into taking their pills so they can get better. We have crushed pills in food, offered rewards and even blackmailed our children with candy. Whatever it takes.

Packing a lunch is a challenge each and every day—how do you give your kids healthy food and keep them happy, too? Here are some suggestions built around a few simple ideas: