By making some simple substitutions, you can create healthy Thanksgiving recipes that the whole family will love. For many families, Thanksgiving is known for its casserole, desserts and, of course, turkey – sometimes deep-fried. But with a table full of temptations, it can be hard to stick to the everyday […]
November 10, 2022 · 7:00 AM Should have spent more time outdoors Myopia, aka nearsightedness, is extremely common and can start in childhood or young adults. Over time it can lead to early-onset cataract, retinal detachment, and glaucoma. MedPageToday has an eye-opening article on treatments that can prevent myopia progression […]
Google Search is always updating its algorithm, especially when it comes to content. As an agency, we keep track of these updates and make sure our clients’ websites comply with the latest search engine standards. On August 25 of this year, the search giant rolled out yet another update, this […]
According to research, consuming a handful of almonds every day can help improve weight loss efforts. Looking at how almonds could affect appetite, it was discovered that a 30-50 gram snack of almonds can help individuals reduce the amount of kilojoules consumed every day. The study determined that individuals consuming […]
Mashed, roasted, or fried, potatoes always hit the spot! Oftentimes people assume that potatoes aren’t a super nutritious food but you might be surprised to learn that spuds are a nutrient-dense vegetable. They are rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and other important nutrients like potassium and vitamin B6! These […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Apple Podcasts | Spotify | We are a culture of Yo-Yo Dieters. So many of us try to stick to diets, only to find ourselves bingeing, then restricting even more, then bingeing again, then restricting more, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo. Our eating […]
What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition that happens when a pregnant woman – not formerly diagnosed with diabetes – develops high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. Normally, insulin, a hormone, is secreted by the pancreas to help get blood sugar inside your cells to be […]
It’s already Chinese New Year 2021 at the time of writing (in China, at least – there’s still 10 minutes to go before midnight here in Ontario, Canada). Year of the Ox! It’s probably my favourite holiday of the year, with traditions including dumplings from scratch (even the wrappers!), watching […]
Pectus carinatum happens when the sternum and breastbone curve outward instead of inward. This condition is typically caused by a congenital defect, which means many cases can be traced back to birth or childhood. If you have a pectus carinatum as a child, you might experience physical pain and can […]
By Jelena PuskaricaWe all know about the disease of modern age-obesity. It is crippling us at an alarming rate. We worry about our kids and tackle this issue on every single level. After all, every fourth Australian kid is overweight or obese. But it seems to me that their “thinner’ […]