Health Articles (Sorted by date)

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.

(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.

(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.

(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...

(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.

(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...

(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...

(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.

Well we're at it again, trying to honor our promise on New Year's Day to lose weight and tone up those flabby parts. Although the year's still young more than half of our New Year's Resolutioners have strayed from their...

Myths and Realities Cellulite only happens to overweight women. Cellulite results from the skin losing its elasticity and firmness. This allows fluids and fat deposits into the lower layers of the skin and is not the result of being overweight.