Fitness & Health

Brain Food

Over the years, parents have asked me to provide a quick overview of the basic dietary guidelines they should follow with their children in order to promote optimal brain health and development, which also means...

Taking Control of Your Child's Asthma

(NC)-For many Canadian parents of children with asthma, frequent trips to the emergency room, unscheduled visits to the doctor's office and countless sick days are common occurrences. "I can't count the...

Get Some Get Up and Go

One potato, two potato, three potato, four .... does this sound like your family? Has their get up and go, got up and went? It's been a long, cold, winter and for many Canadians it's taken its toll on the...

Oral Health Care Guide

Ask Dr. Lee a Question Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Raymond Lee is our Oral Health Care Expert. Ask him a question, or browse through his library of professional responses to other...

National Nutrition Month

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...

Busting myths about nutrition for active lifestyles

March is Dietitians of Canada’s National Nutrition Month when thousands of registered dietitians across the country are encouraging active...

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...

Six Tips to Keep Your Kids Healthy

Is your five-year-old worried about getting enough vegetables or exercise? Not likely. If you're looking for ways to keep your son or daughter healthy and happy, here are some simple ideas: 1. Studies show...

Start, Stop, March, Glide

If you're in search of a fun weekday activity to do with your toddler this winter, look no more! With access to so many indoor and outdoor arenas these days, you could head out to a Parent and Tots skating...

Allergy & Asthma Triggers in the Home

House Dust House dust is everywhere. It is part of our life! House dust is a component of who you are. House dust is not just dirt but a mixture of potentially allergenic materials, such as...

The Mother-Child Weight Connection

As the old saying goes, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. When it comes to predicting whether or not a child will be overweight as an adult, you don’t have to look much farther than his...

Tips for Preventing the Spread of Colds at Home

In Canada, the prime cold season lasts from autumn through spring and takes its toll at home, work and school. It probably can,t be entirely...

Keep your hands to yourself or at least keep them clean: it’s cold and flu season!

TORONTO, October 15, 2008 – Get ready for a change in seasons – cold and flu season is almost here.  Having a cold is one of the...

Wound Treatment Myths and Facts

Here are some wound treatments myths and facts to consider this summer. To Bandage or not to Bandage Myth: The best way for a cut to heal is to keep it exposed to allow a scab to form. Truth: Use a...