(NC)-When callers to the Canadian Cancer Society's information service connect with Isabelle Wilson, they're talking to someone who's been there herself. The Christmas of 1997 was turned upside down for the Montreal mother of three. Days before the holiday she learned she had a rare tum ...

Men don't usually have a problem with cellulite because their fat cells are shaped differently and fat is stored differently. However, some men may develop cellulite on their neck or stomach. About The Author News Canada provides a ...

(NC)-Warm summer days filled with bright sunshine aren't always good for you. Over exposure to sunlight can cause serious sunburn, pain and the long-term risk of skin cancer. St. John Ambulance, Canada's leader in safety-oriented™ first aid training and products, points out that yo ...

(NC)-Popular myths have led many to believe that mental health disorders are untreatable. As a result, a lot of people who suffer don't seek help. In fact most mental disorders are treatable. The treatment success rate for schizophrenia is 60 percent, 65 percent for major depression, and ...

(NC)-You probably think you know all the facts when it comes to the topic of minor wound care - if you cut your finger, just dab a tissue on it and you're ready to go! Unfortunately it is not as simple as that. Minor wounds deserve special treatment in order to heal most efficiently and ...

Fat Loss in General This morning I conducted a search engine "search" on the word fat loss. "Fat Loss" and "Fat Loss Supplements", being the most popular keywords, came up with a combined 1800 links, in one search engine. I went to the next search engine I ran a word count on "fat los ...

(NC)-Infants need high levels of DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, for brain development and function. But Sheila Innis, of the University of British Columbia, believes that they may not be able to produce sufficient DHA on their own, and may need a dietary supplement to avoid deficits in br ...

(NC)-No matter where you live, trying to find out about cancer support and treatment services can feel like navigating a foreign city with a crummy map. But at the Canadian Cancer Society's information service, information specialists rely on a unique tool to make the search easier - a ...

(NC)-Eating outdoors in summer can be an appetizing experience. Fresh air, combined with healthy activity, can tantalize the taste buds. Picnics and camping often focus on the enjoyment of food. However, there can be hidden hazards lurking in the cooler or picnic basket. Canada's leader ...

(NC)-Donating one's own blood before an operation can provide peace of mind - but patients who donate their own blood also tend to require more blood in total than those who do not pre-donate, and the pre-donation can be both time- consuming and inconvenient. Andreas Laupacis, of the L ...

AND SAVE MONEY IN THE PROCESS. The secret is simple and basic. Just three little words --- DON'T BUY IT! If you don't buy it, you won't eat it. If you don't eat it, you won't get fat. So your problem starts at the store or restaurant. Since your diet starts at the store, were you ever ...

(NC)-According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, approximately one in five children between the ages of four and 16 have a diagnosable psychiatric disorder. If untreated, such conditions can lead to drug addiction, dropping out of school and, in more severe cases, criminal b ...

(NC)-Tips: Use warm (not hot) water and a mild facial soap or creamy cleanser that tissues off. A non-stimulating alcohol-free freshener will remove all traces of cleanser. Apply moisturizer to protect against dryness and relieve irritation, and create a smooth surface for your makeup. ...

Menopause Manners for Men If over 30 million women are going through menopause, think of what the men are going through! By Valerie Otto Menopause is not what it used to be. Women are approaching this time of life differently the new outlook is energized as most women are healthy an ...

The Mind Body-Fat Connection “How Tensing Up Is Making You Fat!” by Sara Lauritzen Negative thoughts, symbolic protection, being who we really are ..... we’re definitely getting closer. It does come from within, we believe that much. But how How do we connect a de- ...

(NC)-Seniors often take too much medication, a practice which has a negative impact on their quality of life and is extremely expensive for the health care system. Michel Préville and his collaborators at the Université de Sherbrooke will study the individual and environmental factors af ...

A recent study sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine indicates that exercising moderately while you have a common cold doesn't affect the severity or duration of the symptoms. It's a widely excepted notion that exercising and keeping in shape will reduce your risk of get ...

Early identification key to effective treatment (NC)-According to the Canadian Mental Health Association an estimated one in five Canadians will be affected by a mental illness at some time during their lives. Here are some more interesting facts about mental illness: Mental illnesses a ...

(NC)-Doesn't it always seem that you are out of bandages just when you need one the most - your new shoes have created massive blisters on your feet or you have just nicked yourself in the kitchen. With a bit of planning and well thought-out purchases, you can keep your medicine cabinet ...

(NC)-Learning that something is wrong with your child can be a frightening experience. Frightening and embarrassing. In fact, the reason that many fail to have their children's behavior diagnosed is that they fear the results may reflect poorly on them as parents. Getting over this self ...