Dementia is a condition that may result in forgetfulness, mood changes, and a decline in cognitive ability with an onset in older adults. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia accounting for up to 80% of dementia cases. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, a 2014 study showed that the combination…

Libido can be defined as your overall desire for sexual activity. It is estimated that 32 percent of women and 15 percent of men had loss of sexual desire for several months within the last year; this is according to the National Health and Social Life Survey. Your libido can be influenced by medications and health con…

Breastfeeding advice can come from anywhere. Your family, friends, social media and even strangers may chime in at various times during your breastfeeding journey with well-meaning advice. However, some of this information though well intentioned, has been passed down over the years and lacks scientific validity. Durin…

The summer heat, humidity and chlorine from pools can leave your hair feeling brittle, dry or greasy. Healthy hair starts with a healthy diet as well as good mineral and hormone balance. However, it’s also dependent on the products that we use topically. Many commercial products contain harsh chemicals such as alcohols…

Summer time fun can come with drawbacks. Mosquitoes and ticks are not only a nuisance but they are also vectors for many serious diseases such as the West Nile Virus. In 2015, there were 21 reported cases of West Nile Virus in Canada, which is typically a mild condition. However, in some cases the virus can severely af…

According to the American Psychiatric Association, anxiety disorders are a group of related conditions that share features of excessive and persistent fear. Fear is a natural response to an imminent threat; however anxiety occurs when there is anticipation and worry about a future threat. It is estimated that 30 per ce…

Your kidneys are vital organs that help detoxify your body by filtering and eliminating waste and producing urine. Over 2 million Canadians suffer from kidney disease or kidney damage. The risk factors for kidney disease include; being of African descent, eating a diet high in red meat, smoking and obesity. There are a…

Coffee, tea and other caffeine containing beverages are a staple for people around the world. Caffeine is a nervous system stimulant with the potential for addiction if overused. According to the DSM-5, the American Psychological Association’s diagnostic manual for mental disorders, caffeine addiction, known as caffein…

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, there are an estimated 70,000 heart attacks each year in Canada. That is one every seven minutes. Approximately 14,000 Canadians die each year from a heart attack. A heart attack occurs when the coronary arteries, the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle with blood and…

It is estimated that 500,000 women are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year, with most women diagnosed between the age of 40 and 50. And while the rate of cervical cancer has been on the decline since the 1970s due to early detection with the PAP smear, it is still the second most common cancer in females…