Health Tips

The year-end holiday season is typically a time for celebrations, catching up with family and friends and of course enjoying plenty of delicious food and drinks. But wouldn’t it be great if we could do all this without the associated overfull tummies, lack of exercise, weight gain and guilt? This holiday season, take a pledge with us to enjoy healthier, …

Feeling under the weather with a sniffly nose and a sore throat? Covid-19 and the flu (or influenza) can be hard to tell apart. After all, both are respiratory diseases, and they are transmitted via contact with infectious respiratory droplets. Beyond that however, they differ in important ways. So here are the similarities and key differences between these two illnesses, …

Over the last few months, there have been reports of an atypical outbreak of monkeypox. This rare viral infection, usually found in forested areas of Central and West Africa, originates in animals, but it has also been reported more frequently in humans recently. So here are some key facts about monkeypox that you need to know, in order to protect …

Movember is here! So join us this month to raise awareness on men’s health and more particularly on prostate cancer prevention.  As you get older, your chances of developing prostate cancer increase. Genetics also play a significant role. While there’s no absolute way to prevent prostate cancer, here are 7 health tips to follow that can help lower your risk. …

In 2022, it’s estimated that about 30% of newly diagnosed cancers in women are breast cancers.   Many factors over the course of a lifetime can influence breast cancer risk. You can’t change some factors, such as your family history, but there are definitely lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk. In this article, we share with you …

Sprains and strains are injuries to muscles, tendons and ligaments. Also called soft-tissue injuries, they are very common sport injuries, but can also happen during normal daily activities, like picking up a heavy object or missing a step on the stairs. Joint injuries can be incredibly painful and sometimes difficult to tell apart. The good news is: they are not …

High ambient temperatures and humid environments can have adverse effects on health. The sweat and heat can easily make you feel lethargic and lead to dehydration, or even heat exhaustion. Thus, it’s important to take precautions. So here are 5 no-sweat ways to help you beat the heat, many of which you can do right now to stay cooler and more comfortable.   1/ STAY …