It’s the end of December, which means there’s a good chance you are thinking of ways to live healthier in the new year. Whether you want to drop 10 pounds, improve your cholesterol or have more energy, we have five food-related New Year’s resolutions that will help you achieve your goals. 1. Mindful eating 2....
If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, then you know the agony of that terrible burning feeling and relentless need to pee—and you’d probably do anything to avoid getting another. 1 in 5 women experience a UTI at some point in her life. And while men can get them, too (UTIs are the second...
You can’t miss the sudden, intense pain. Here’s what else to watch for. Anyone who has ever had a kidney stone knows how miserable it can make you feel. Kidney stones develop when high levels of salt and other minerals in the urine stick together. Over time, these congealed bits can form stones ranging in size from...
A roast dinner with all the trimmings might feel like a lot of work in the kitchen on a hot Christmas day, and it might be too much for your tummy as well. Here’s what happens to your body and why you might want to plan a lighter menu. BRAIN The after-meal sluggishness and fatigue...
Whip up an easy and quick Christmas dish, ready in 20 minutes. 0:10 Prep | 0:10 Cook | 8 Servings | Easy INGREDIENTS 2 firm but ripe avocados, halved, peeled, and pitted 2/3 cup (loosely packed) fresh coriander leaves 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice PRAWNS AND CORN 400g streaky bacon,...
If you’re the type of person who’s constantly glued to your phone, be warned: Looking down at your screen can be the equivalent of putting up to 60 pounds of extra weight on your spine, according to a new analysis published in the journal Surgical Technology International. You already know that the caved shoulders habit is bad posture and a recipe for back pain. But turns out,...
Step away from the sugar cookies—and use these totally doable tips to ease into a healthier routine. Many people refer to the days between Christmas and New Year’s as a “twilight week.” The bulk of the holiday season is behind us, but the fresh start of the new year still lies ahead. It’s tempting to consider this cozy in-between...
There is no particular kind of diet that can cure asthma. In fact, there is no known cure for it except the ones for controlling its symptoms. However, there are some foods that you may refrain from having if you want to keep an attack at bay. It is said that some of the worst asthma...
Short on time? These five exercises are all it takes to stay flexible – and all you need is 10 minutes three times a week When you’re crunched for time, stretching is often the first part of your workout that gets discarded. Then months after ignoring your hamstrings, you bend over to tie your shoes...
Careful what you nosh on at your next holiday party! Turns out, the season is rife with foods and drinks that trigger our instinct to all-out binge. Consider a delightfully festive caramel sea salt hot chocolate. It’s sweet, creamy and just the right amount of salty—a flavour combo that we don’t tire of, and so...
As the world gears up to commemorate Parkinson’s Awareness Week starting April 10th, followed by World Parkinson’s Awareness Day...
Endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women globally, often remains veiled in mystery and misconceptions. Endometriosis Awareness Month seeks to...
It’s officially Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Make sure you do. It...