Health
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November 24, 2014 •
Health, In the Magazine •
David King •
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{Written by: Dr. Joel Kerr, Director of Therapy & President of The Health Institute} Running, biking, swimming, hiking or playing sports outdoors is a much-loved pastime for Torontonians during the summer months. Our warm weather is limited, so physically active individuals need to soak up every ray of sunshine possible. Training outdoors provides an...
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November 21, 2014 •
Blog, Health •
David King •
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Written by: Jen Baker Truth be told ladies, for most of us winter not only means facing the cold harsh weather, it can also mean dry skin, excessive food and too much time stuck indoors. Thankfully, we have some fantastic simple solutions to keep you looking...
October 25, 2014 •
Blog, Health •
David King •
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Written by: Amanda Cristina Are you drowsy and some days just feel like dragging your feet back to bed? We’ve got 5 quick and healthy fixes to make your mornings a little bit more manageable. Natural energy foods are great to wake you up and make you feel...
July 24, 2014 •
Culture, Health, In the Magazine •
David King •
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FD-Eh-Whatever? Germs. They’re everywhere. But while many of us take comfort in the use of straws and hand sanitizers, what should really concern us are the foods we eat. The FDA has released its Defect Levels Handbook, which outlines the appropriate levels...
June 25, 2014 •
Features, Health, In the Magazine, Sports •
David King •
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It’s more than just a workout program. CrossFit has become a cultural phenomenon. Story and photos by Cindy Sosroutomo As they say in fitness circles, sweat is just your fat crying. If that’s true then what’s left of Nuno Paul’s body fat is in...
May 1, 2014 •
Blog, Culture, Health •
David King •
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The future may not be as far off as we think. Stem cell research has delved into new territory, allowing doctors to regrow limbs and damaged tissue. Those robbed of their sight are even able to regain vision through the use of a bionic eye. Roger Pontz, who...
April 4, 2014 •
Blog, Health •
David King •
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A new study published Tuesday in the journal Diabetes Care has made a startling link between diabetes and baby weight. According to Toronto researchers, women who fail to lose the excess weight between months 3 and 12 postpartum are at risk for diabetes and...
April 4, 2014 •
Blog, Health, Travel •
David King •
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For anyone that’s ever travelled far enough to experience jet lag, you know just how much it can put a damper on the first few days of a vacation. Luckily, scientists in Manchester have isolated a new enzyme that may be helpful in fighting the effects...
March 21, 2014 •
Blog, Health •
David King •
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A study published on March 8 in Acta Neurologica Scandinavica found that men who drink alcohol more than twice a week have an increased chance of suffering from a stroke. The risk apparently increased threefold over men that do not partake. To make matters...
March 14, 2014 •
Blog, Health •
David King •
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A new blood test is being called praised by campaigners for its ability to detect the likelihood of a patient developing Alzheimers within three years, with an accuracy level of 90%. Research found that 10 molecules in the blood could be read to determine...
