What does exercise do for you? Why do medical experts say it’s so important?Exercise burns calories, which can help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. Regular exercise can help your body better respond to insulin. Exercise is known to be effective in managing blood glucose by lowering it. Exercise is often effective enough in [...]

Diabetes is in the top 10 causes of death in North America. About 24 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. One fourth of them don’t even know they have it.  Diabetes is shown to be more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, as well as the aged population. Suspecting [...]

With the New Year still in its infancy, many people are working hard to improve their lives. To many, the New Year symbolizes a time of re-invention. Unfortunately, many New Year’s resolutions are abandoned almost as quickly as they are conceived. That doesn’t mean, however, that sticking to a resolution is impossible. The following is [...]

Following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s revamped food pyramid in June, there has been a great deal of buzz surrounding the effect of high quantities of fruit on weight control. Traditionally fruit has been considered so beneficial that the government set a 5-a-day standard as a bare minimum amount of fruit and vegetables you should [...]

Microwaves are quick, convenient and in most Canadian homes. But, just how safe are they? Microwave ovens are frequently used to thaw, cook and re-heat food.  In general, microwaves, compared to conventional ovens, take only about 20% of the time to cook an item of food and use at least 20% less energy while doing [...]

Microwaves are quick, convenient and in most Canadian homes. But, just how safe are they? Microwave ovens are frequently used to thaw, cook and re-heat food.  In general, microwaves, compared to conventional ovens, take only about 20% of the time to cook an item of food and use at least 20% less energy while doing [...]

Microwaves are quick, convenient and in most Canadian homes. But, just how safe are they? Microwave ovens are frequently used to thaw, cook and re-heat food.  In general, microwaves, compared to conventional ovens, take only about 20% of the time to cook an item of food and use at least 20% less energy while doing [...]

Most people have experienced the agony associated with food poisoning, but just how dangerous can it be? Approximately 11 million cases of foodborne illness are found in Canada each year.  Foodborne illness is commonly referred to as “food poisoning” and occurs after an individual eats food that is contaminated with germs including bacteria, viruses and [...]

It’s a frightening notion to think of your family in danger because of poor emergency planning. But with so many different scenarios that could happen, the thought of staying prepared for all of them can be daunting. What if a catastrophic event occurs? What about a natural disaster or major medical trauma? It doesn’t need [...]

It’s a frightening notion to think of your family in danger because of poor emergency planning. But with so many different scenarios that could happen, the thought of staying prepared for all of them can be daunting. What if a catastrophic event occurs? What about a natural disaster or major medical trauma? It doesn’t need [...]