Take a walk in the woods and call me in the morning
As autumn paints the trees in glorious, vibrant colours, many Canadians are taking advantage of these fall days to enjoy the great outdoors before old man winter chases us all inside. But a little...
View ArticleAre you stuck in a purpose rut?
We all seek purpose: a reason to bounce out of bed in the morning instead of hitting the snooze button incessantly. But what if meaning, that exhilarating life elixir, eludes you? We hear it all the...
View ArticleWorld’s oldest person has no idea how she got to 117 years old
The world’s oldest person says 117 years doesn’t seem like such a long time. Misao Okawa, the daughter of a kimono maker, made the comment Wednesday, at a celebration a day before her 117th birthday....
View ArticleNew cancer study says e-cigarettes are still bad for you
We’ve all seen it before: an individual who obviously thinks they’re super cool is hanging out in a bar, concert, or just casually sitting eating dinner. A puff of vapor shoots out of their mouth as...
View ArticleMom’s the Word: The last 10 things a very pregnant woman wants to hear
When I entered a nail salon last weekend on a mission to check manicure/pedicure off my pre-baby bucket list, a staff member took one look at me and said, “Are you done?” Clearly she wasn’t referring...
View ArticlePeople of African or Hispanic descent face greater skin cancer risk
People who are of African or Hispanic descent and other non-Caucasian groups aren’t as aware of the dangers of skin cancer as they should be. It’s because many believe their risk of the condition is...
View ArticleCardiac bypass shown live on Twitter by Toronto’s Sunnybrook hospital
TORONTO – It has allowed us to share in the exploration of space. And now Twitter is taking us into the mysteries of the human heart. The 140-character social platform, used to extraordinary effect by...
View ArticleFifth case of deadly pig virus confirmed on Ontario farm
SIMCOE COUNTY, Ont. — A fifth case of a deadly and highly contagious pig virus has been confirmed in Ontario. The provincial agriculture ministry says a pig from a farm in Simcoe County north of...
View ArticleParent, grandparent immigration program reopens
OTTAWA — A two-year freeze on the popular parent and grandparent immigration stream officially lifted Thursday as officials braced for an expected onslaught of applications of which only the first...
View ArticleLess than 10 per cent of Canadians have good cardiovascular health, study...
A paltry nine per cent of Canadian adults — fewer than one in 10 — meet the criteria for “ideal” cardiovascular health, says a new study based on nearly half a million Canadians. The heart health of...
View ArticleDaniel Paille’s departure another sign of tough times for Bloc Quebecois
OTTAWA — The resignation of Bloc Quebecois Leader Daniel Paille comes at what can only be considered a low point for the 22-year-old party, which was reduced to four seats in the House of Commons in...
View ArticleCanadian doctors developing guidelines on right way to withdraw life support
Canada’s critical care doctors are confronting one of the most sensitive issues in end-of-life care: Once the agonizing decision has been made to remove someone from life support, what’s the most...
View ArticleProcessing errors allow hundreds of doctors to gain immigrant status
OTTAWA — A decision to turn a blind eye to processing errors that allowed more than 500 foreign-trained medical doctors to immigrate to Canada even though they didn’t necessarily meet the criteria is...
View ArticleMedical journal author calls for better PTSD diagnosis among soldiers and...
OTTAWA — Many family doctors may not know how to assess post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in patients, according to an article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The article, which...
View ArticleCulinary Coach: Healthy green smoothie recipe
Want to make a quick and healthy smoothie, but unsure what ingredients to use? Nutritional toxicologist Rhea Mehta offers a recipe to give an energy boost to your day.
View ArticleDismissed soldier wanted ‘to do something important for my country’
OTTAWA – All Cpl. David Hawkins wanted was to serve in the Canadian military, even at the age of 18. “It was all I knew, right? I joined up in high school.” Hawkins was deployed as a combat engineer in...
View ArticleCould the buffet line make you thinner?
Long the bane of Canadian waistlines, the buffet is being re-examined through a kinder, gentler and certainly more slimming lens, thanks to a leading eating-behaviour expert. Cornell University...
View ArticleTop court dismisses case of repeat sex offender with mental capacity of...
OTTAWA — Canada’s highest court has dismissed a bid by a mentally challenged repeat sex offender to have multiple convictions for sex offences reversed on the grounds he was unfit stand trial for any...
View ArticleDoctors behaving badly: ‘Disruptive’ physician cases increasing in Canada
They berate, bully, belittle and sometimes even throw medical instruments. Now, new concerns are being raised about doctors in Canada behaving badly. According to the Canadian Medical Protective...
View ArticleWoman’s picture used in HIV ad without her permission
I guess if your image was used in an ad indicating you were HIV positive, you might be a little upset too. A Brooklyn, New York woman has launched a lawsuit against popular image service, Getty Images...
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