Many parents find is difficult to talk to their children about sex. They are not sure when they should have this conversation or maybe they give the child too much information. The reality is that talking to your children about sex starts very early. When they first ask simple questions, you respond with simple answers. [...]

Healthy eating can make a significant difference in how you look and feel. In fact, for people living with high cholesterol, eating the right foods can help you reach your cholesterol targets, including your Cholesterol Ratio – the relationship between total cholesterol (TC) and good cholesterol (HDL) in the body.
The Cholesterol Ratio is among the [...]

Most of us take the simple act of breathing for granted. However, for the many Canadians living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), every breath can feel like a gift.
COPD is a serious and disabling respiratory disease that causes the airways of the lungs to become obstructed or blocked, making it hard for the body [...]

For people living with asthma, winter is a time to be aware of conditions that could trigger asthma symptoms. The key to enjoying the winter season is to keep your asthma controlled.
Here are a few tips to help manage asthma in cold weather:
. Get the flu shot. An influenza vaccine is one of the most [...]

We know teenagers and young adults like their music loud.  Yes, they like their music loud!  Concerts, clubs, and personal audio equipment with the music cranked up as loud as it will go are normal for most teenagers and young adults.
Did you know that three out of five teenagers report a ringing in their ears [...]

Over 100 known forms of arthritis are making millions of people suffer today.  The most weakening of all forms is rheumatoid arthritis.  It causes joints to ache, throb, and eventually become deformed.  Those who suffer from this disease often find it hard to do everyday tasks, like taking a walk, or opening a car or [...]

The kidney can be a source of several disorders and can be painful for an adult and sometimes deadly.  Some kidney problems can be hereditary such as Polycystic Kidney Disease and some just occur for no reason such as Kidney Stones.
One of the most painful and most common kidney disorders is kidney stone.  Kidney stones [...]

Here is the big news.  Your need for intimacy doesn’t go away as you age!  Growing older does not lessen your desire and need for affection, intimacy, and sex.  The need for emotional and physical connections last a lifetime, and that includes a healthy sexual relationship.  In fact, a healthy sex life can have positive [...]

Fever occurs because the internal “thermostat” the body has is raised above the normal level.  Normal level for body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.  Regulated by the hypothalamus, it sends messages to your body to keep your temperature at a normal level.  Most children’s temperature may vary throughout the day being a little lower in [...]

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer to strike people than any other form of cancer.  Skin cancer is more common in fair-skinned people, but all skin types can develop skin cancer.  The main cause of this form of cancer is from ultraviolet radiation from too much time spent in the sun.  Catching [...]