Your Health

H1N1 Q&A

Each week Dr. Bob Bortolussi, chair of the Infectious Disease and Immunization Committee for the Canadian Paediatric Society, pediatric infectious disease specialist at IWK Hospital and professor of...

Losing the Baby Weight

I’ve never been a “little girl.” I was a chunky kid and I grew into a chubby teenager. By the time I graduated from university, I was downright fat, tipping the scales at about 200 pounds. I...

Choosing a Guardian

It's a subject that most parents don¹t want to think about, but one every parent should take seriously ­naming a guardian for your children. As parents it's our responsibility to not only love and...

Canadians see link between nutrition and improving fitness

Dietitians of Canada has just released the results of a new Ipsos Reid poll revealing that one half of Canadians admit their eating habits need...

Kid-Proof your Medicine Cabinet

(NC)-A mother's worst nightmare, you've fallen asleep and your child has gotten into the medicine cabinet. Kid-proofing your medicine cabinet is key to the health of your children and what better time to tackle...

On your Mark, Get Set, Start Healthy Snacking!

It used to be that we thought that snacking was not good for us. We were told it would ruin our appetite for our meals and make us gain weight. But...

Safer Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling - now a $6 billion a year industry in North America - is quickly growing in popularity. Most riders are sensible. But why do 90 Canadians die every year in snowmobile...

Wintertime in Canada

"We Canadians pride ourselves on our ability to cope with our severe winters ," says Canada Safety Council president Emile Therien. "But we forget that the cold can and does kill. The dangers...

Food for thought - and for two!

A balanced diet is a key ingredient in a healthy pregnancy and, more importantly, for a healthy baby. When you become pregnant your dietary needs and wants will likely change a bit, and it's important to know what...

Resolution Resource Guide

November is National Diabetes Month

The growth of diabetes in Canada is at epidemic levels. Did you know that more than two million Canadians have diabetes and one-third of them are undiagnosed? November is National Diabetes Month, a time...

Detecting a pregnancy early may benefit baby's health

Confirming a pregnancy as soon as possible isn't just about satisfying that overwhelming urge to know, powerful as that may be. It's also important...

Develop a Handwashing Routine

(NC)-Try these creative parenting strategies to motivate your child: . Forget boring clear soaps or everyday soap bars - use fun, foamy or colourful soaps . Fill the sink with bubbles when you lather up with...

Growing a Greener Family

Instilling a sense of environmental responsibility is good for your children - and their future. Your kids absorb all of the values that you live as a family. That means you'll exert an influence just by making...

Questions For Doctor

Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor Choosing the right practitioner is an important part of making your pregnancy as safe and comfortable as possible. While most women (8 of 10) choose an obstetrician as their...