Are ‘Refreshers’ Actually Hydrating? Dietitians Weigh In
2 min read If you’ve been seeking your morning hit of caffeine from any major coffee chain, you’ve…
What happens to strength, balance, stamina and reflexes as you age – and what you can do about it
Here is a finding that surprises most people, including plenty of regular gym-goers. When researchers tracked nearly 1,900…
School sickness: Plea to parents as cost pressures collide with winter illness
Official guidance says children with a mild cough or runny nose can attend school if they are otherwise…
What happens when your hospital is also your insurance company? We’re starting to see the effects
Historically, hospitals have provided care for people, while separate insurers have paid for that care. During the past…
Rob Csernyik’s book details human costs of Canada’s gambling industry
The true costs of Canada’s gambling industry are higher than many care to admit. Debt, addiction, mental health,…
What Happened When a Dietitian Took Electrolytes Every Day
5 min read As a dietitian, I’ll let you in on a slightly awkward secret: I don’t drink…
How plyometric exercises improve balance and prevent falls
When was the last time you skipped rope? Or did pogo hops? Right. Everyone knows that when it…
Evaluation of Nurse-Led Digital Intervention for Sodium Restriction in Chronic Kidney Disease
A nurse-led digital intervention linked to modest gains in sodium knowledge among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD),…
‘American Doctor’: Healthcare Workers To Receive Free Tickets
Watermelon Pictures got off to a buzzy start last weekend at the Angelika in New York City with…
Hayden Panettiere said Neutrogena tried to fire her over postpartum depression
Neutrogena faces fresh backlash after a clip resurfaced of Hayden Panettiere saying the skincare giant tried to fire…
August Launch Pad: Convenience, targeted benefits and multifunctional formulas converge
Brands are also broadening established ingredients into new need states, with creatine continuing to move into women’s health…
4 simple tai chi exercises that, like tai chi walking, improve balance
“Soft is strong.” That’s one of the guiding principles behind tai chi, a hundreds-year-old Chinese martial arts practice…