Some of the healthiest and longest-living people hail from the Okinawa region of Japan. There, fewer people die of heart disease, cancer, and stroke than other Japanese or their Western counterparts.

One of the reasons believed to be behind this longevity and good health fortune is something called hara hachi-bu. [Read more →]

So, how many of you switched off your lights this past Saturday night to observe Earth Hour? And how many of you lit up candles to illuminate those dim 60 minutes?

Though a candle’s soft light can set a romantic mood, could lighting up like this be bad for you - or for the Earth? [Read more →]

It’s not a condition usually associated with children. It’s more of a middle-aged man’s sort of medical issue. Until recent years, hospitals generally treated only about 10 kids each year for the painful, recurring problem. But now, in some hospitals, that number has jumped to 5 young patients per week. [Read more →]

Kristen Mark, MedBroadcast’s Sex eTalk Columnist, addresses some of those sexual health topics that can make squirm and blush. Am I doing this right? Shouldn’t I feel more? If you have doubts about prowess or performance, orgasms, or any other sexual health topic, you are definitely not alone.

This time around, Kristen addresses the question “Is that an orgasm - or not?” [Read more →]

The skin of your lips is thin and quite vulnerable. Your lips can easily become cracked, dry, or even sunburned.

Now with spring upon us, our lips will soon be exposed to lots of sunshine. Remember that lips need sunscreen just as much as any other part of the body.

But be warned: There’s a common type of lip product that could actually boost a person’s risk of skin cancer. [Read more →]

Canadians eat a lot of products made from grains, including breads, rice, and pasta. You’ve probably heard that grains are a good source of dietary fibre. They are, but not if they’ve been refined - a process that strips away much of that fibre and other nutrients.

According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), recent research shows that whole grains - that is, unrefined grains - also contain vitamins, minerals, and a surprising amount of antioxidants.

They can help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, several forms of cancer, and certain gastrointestinal problems. Studies also demonstrate that whole grains may improve insulin control, lower triglycerides, help control weight gain, and slow the buildup of arterial plaque.

Here’s the whole grain truth
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