Cancer is often described as a journey. While it’s a voyage no one wants to go on, there are strategies people can pack along with them to deal with the disease during and after treatment and to reduce their risk of acquiring it in the first place. Lifestyle choices count It’s well known that lifestyle … Continued
By Allison Swan
Like a warm hug on a cold day, a visit to the steam room can leave you feeling comforted and relaxed. But its benefits extend beyond just a mood boost. Steam can help you sleep better, give your skin a glow, and even protect your heart health. Improved respiratory health Steam can help you breathe … Continued
Whether it’s complaints about the recent effects of inflation at the grocery store, using locally grown peaches as a loss leader, or consuming always-inexpensive bananas, the Brock University professor of biological sciences and UNESCO Chair in Community Sustainability: from Local to Global, is bothered that prices don’t reflect the true cost of producing food. After … Continued
Did you ever wish there was something like “exercise in a pill” for when life gets in the way of regular workouts? While not a miracle solution (or a replacement for the gold standard—consistent exercise) short bursts of physical activity throughout the day may improve cardiovascular health, reduce cancer risk, and help us live longer … Continued
When we talk about the health of a nation, it’s easy to get tied up in knots over statistics and rankings. But what does it really mean to be “healthy”? This question leads us into the complex world where health is not just a quantifiable phenomenon but a multifaceted construct that varies from one individual … Continued