The truth about vitamin D
The Statement: “If your skin is super pale, you’re already well aware of your must-have items: sunscreen with a high SPF, and a hat (for shade). But a new study suggests you might also need some vitamin D supplements.” Huffington Post, 10/04/2011
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Get the skinny on shut-eye
- Tue Oct 04 2011
- Kate Lunau, Macleans.ca
Over 13 million Canadians are overweight or obese, but for those trying to shed pounds, giving up on a full night’s sleep for a 5 a.m. gym session might do more harm than good.
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Can hitting the gym cure the blues?
- Fri Sep 09 2011
- By Julia Belluz, canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca
The Statement: “On antidepressants but still in a funk? Try hitting the gym. (A new study) has found that exercise is just as good as a second antidepressant in conquering the blues.” — Toronto Star, August 25, 2011
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Do you need a sleep vacation?
- Tue Sep 06 2011
- Terri Coles
I usually like to plan my vacations for somewhere warm and sunny, but all of a sudden London, England is looking awfully appealing, thanks to news of a new hotel package in the city that's devoted to sleep.
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Can you avoid Alzheimer's?
- Wed Jul 27 2011
- Sarah Treleaven
Of all of the fates that aging can bring, Alzheimer's disease — which afflicts 34 million people worldwide — is understandably one of the most feared. It's characterized by a mental deterioration that leaves the inflicted unrecognizable to family and friends, which is eventually accompanied by a swift physical decline. But are there steps we can take to avoid contracting Alzheimer's?
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