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Understand the "Nutrition Facts" box

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...sugars. A food with high fibre will contain 15% or more of the heart-healthy, digestion-supporting nutrient. Protein: Adults require about 60 g of protein per day, about 10% to 15% of... Read more

Sexing up your relationship

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...and muscle health through the stimulation of hormones. Likewise, sex can also stimulate the release of chemicals that improve the immune system’s health. In a recent study, men who ejaculated... Read more

Carbs be gone?

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...on how this diet – which is high in cholesterol-promoting saturated fat – affects heart health in the long term. As well, because this diet cuts out so many foods... Read more

Nutritional labelling: get to know it

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...needs within a healthy diet. This helps to put some perspective on what you’re reading. Finally, keep in mind that manufacturers are allowed to make some health claims about their... Read more

Making sense of allergy medications

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...herbal products, supplements and homeopathic preparations. New regulations, called the Natural Health Products Regulations, have been developed to ensure that natural health products are effective, safe, and well made. Products... Read more

10 Common COVID-19 Vaccine Rumours

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...herein are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Source: www.medbroadcast.com/healthfeature/gethealthfeature/10-Common-COVID-19-Vaccine-Rumours... Read more

Insuring a healthy and safe trip

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...rarely covers the full cost and does not pay up front. Check with your provincial health authority For people travelling outside Canada, provincial health plans cover only emergency health services... Read more

What is the CRP test?

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...herein are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Source: www.medbroadcast.com/healthfeature/gethealthfeature/CRP-cholesterol-and-heart-disease... Read more

The good news about "bad foods"

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...beef grass-fed beef – it’s lower in saturated fat and cholesterol, and higher in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids Avoid: fatty T-bone and prime rib cuts steaks slathered in butter and... Read more

Crack the fruit and veggie colour code

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...herein are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Source: www.medbroadcast.com/healthfeature/gethealthfeature/Crack-the-Colour-Code-for-Healthy-Eating... Read more

Tips on prevention

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...in a nursing home or long-term care facility have a lung disease (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)) have a heart condition (e.g., angina, congestive heart failure) have diabetes... Read more

Why bother with medications?

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...health problems. Along with blood pressure-healthy changes to your lifestyle, such as losing weight, healthy eating, managing stress, and increasing exercise, blood pressure medications are important to reduce your risk... Read more

Your 20s: time to establish healthy habits

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...herein are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Source: www.medbroadcast.com/healthfeature/gethealthfeature/Your-20s-A-Health-Guide-for-Women... Read more

Do you really need to lose weight?

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...18.5 to 25 indicates a healthy weight and less chance of developing health problems. A score under 18.5 signifies that the person may be more likely to develop certain health... Read more

The growing obesity epidemic

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...herein are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Source: www.medbroadcast.com/healthfeature/gethealthfeature/Nutrition-Edition... Read more

Healthy mouths, healthier bodies - is there a link?

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...herein are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Source: www.medbroadcast.com/healthfeature/gethealthfeature/Keeping-a-Healthy-Smile... Read more

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