Without getting all doom and gloom, the unavoidable truth is that our environment is way more toxic than it was when our great-grandparents grew up. And that’s changing what we need to do to keep our
In the new reality introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic, kids may be showing signs of worry and stress. It could be a natural reaction to concern demonstrated by adults, or because of news coverage and
Let’s face it—it’s been a hard time for many parents and their children, navigating a world of hand sanitizer, masks, online schooling, and limited play dates. The spectre of COVID-19 has many parents
It’s a new morning. You open the windows … you breathe in deeply … your upper body expands … and a feeling of calmness settles in. Your body’s hunger for deeper breathing has been temporarily satisfie
If the recent health care environment has taught us anything, it’s that our health system relies heavily on home caregiving for those who are sick and dying. And while there are benefits to home care
Today, shifting values have forced younger generations of men to re-evaluate their masculinity and find a new respect for a well-groomed and chiselled physique. Sound diet and exercise are the foundat
Over the past 10 years, a new class of drugs has revolutionized cancer care. These medications, known as checkpoint inhibitors, unleash an individual’s own immune system on malignant cells, offering n
“Gardening is not a rational act.”—Margaret Atwood
This land is strewn with the innards and skins of those who did not survive. I would weep, but for the fact of knowing that many more endured and lie
The term “pre-existing conditions” was arguably one of the most ominous buzz phrases of 2020. Chronic health problems such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease—previously considered to be primarily
In preparation for childbirth, excited parents-to-be envision life with their new child, choosing outfits, imagining conversations, and planning outings. It’s safe to say that few parents daydream abo
