Category: Health
What You Should Eat for Your Brain Health
by Skye Sherman - June 27, 2022
Did you know that June is brain awareness month? But no matter the month, there’s never a bad time to evaluate whether or not you are keeping your noggin in tip-top shape!
If Going Back to the Office is Stressing You Out, You’re Not Alone
by Carrie Borzillo - April 25, 2022
Now that most people are vaccinated (and boosted!), mask mandates are in the rear view mirror, and most of us are back to hugging instead of fist-bumping, employers are rolling out plans for workers to return to the office.
Are You Touch Deprived? It’s Not as Naughty as It Sounds
by Carrie Borzillo - March 14, 2022
The isolation, social distancing, lockdowns, and lack of usual communal activities from the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on people’s mental health worldwide.
11 Tips for Succeeding at Dry January
by Carrie Borzillo - January 10, 2022
Winter is hard on our will power and health goals. The holiday season is overflowing with parties, comfort foods, sweets, and alcohol that leaves us with a collective hangover come January
How Adventure & Extreme Sports Are Good for Your Health
by Carrie Borzillo - November 22, 2021
Jumping off a cliff, surfing the big waves, and rock climbing are not just for adrenaline junkies. Sure, adventure sports, a.k.a. action sports, some of which fall in the extreme sports category.
Are You Moody, Tired & Achy? Vitamin D Might Be the Culprit!
by Carrie Borzillo - October 13, 2021
It’s that time of year when the warm fuzzy sweaters come out, the sun shines a little less, and those winter blues, or seasonal depression, might start to creep in.
How Pillow Fights, Laughter & Hugging Can Help Your Mental Health
by Carrie Borzillo - September 28, 2021
Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day and Oct. 7 is National Depression Screening Day. Mental health is no longer that thing we don’t talk about.
It’s a Guy Thing! What You Need to Know about MANopause
by De C - June 21, 2021
No, that headline does not have a typo in it. We’re indeed talking about MANopause, not menopause. That is “male menopause.”
11 Tips for a Healthy Body & Libido for Men Over 30
by De C - May 31, 2021
In your 20s, most people can eat whatever they want, workout as little as they can, party like there’s no tomorrow, and are normally read-to-go whenever in the bedroom.
6 Things Men Should Do NOW to Get in Shape for Summer
by De C - May 3, 2021
So much advice, articles, blogs, and social media posts about how to get in shape for summer are geared toward women. Well, this one, guys, is all for you! Now that beaches and parks will be more widely open this summer since most will be vaccinated...
Tips for Increasing Lifespan During COVID
by De C - October 26, 2020
Pandemics have a way of altering the course of things, as we’ve very well seen. One area that many of us might not have given much thought to, is our overall life expectancy.
Real Men wear PINK
by De C - October 17, 2019
55 Canadian men will die from
Breast Cancer.
Stop! Think about that statistic.
Depression is a Treatable Mental Illness. Tips & Trends
by De C - October 10, 2019
Mental illness awareness has taken centre stage globally thanks to the influential people talking about it. In the UK, the young royals are championing the cause, while Canada has celebrities like Jim Carrey and Ryan Reynolds who chose to
#getloud about mental illness.
Coming Soon: Pay Less for Prescription Drugs in Canada
by De C - August 19, 2019
Canada has made its first step toward lowering drug prices with new drug price reform. Click here to learn what it means to you.
An Upgrade from Aspirin: 5 Things You Should Know Before Taking Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
by De C - April 1, 2019
Every year, about
one out of four deaths in the U.S. are due to heart disease. Did you know that a type of drug called platelet aggregation inhibitors can help prevent heart issues?
Whether you're already navigating
heart issues, or are just thinking about staying healthy in the future, you might benefit from platelet inhibitors.
Wondering what you need to know about these medications?
We've put together the answers to some common questions about the platelet aggregation inhibitor here. Keep reading to learn how to keep your heart healthy!
5 Essential Medicines for Cholesterol You Need to Try
by De C - December 17, 2018
Cholesterol is bad for you and if you are not careful you will have a heart attack.
Which part of this sentence is true and which part is not true? That is part of the reason why so many people are confused. Cholesterol is essential to your body. In fact, you could say it is very important, especially if you are a man.
Why? Cholesterol is an important building block for testosterone.
It is a precursor to many compounds needed in the
production of testosterone. Therefore, you need cholesterol. Yet, too much of the wrong type of cholesterol and your arteries will start to narrow and may lead to atherosclerosis. That is bad news as the final destination is a heart attack.
This article will help you see the benefits of 5 medicines for cholesterol you need to try. You don't need to cut out cholesterol completely but you do need to manage it. These medications will help you while also making sure your body is not lacking essential cholesterol for important compound production like testosterone.
Pharmacare Canada: Everything You Need to Know
by Naz - June 6, 2018
Health spending was estimated to reach $6,604 per Canadian in 2017. This soaring cost has caused a lot of discussion about pharmacare Canada.