Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in Canada and the US, yet many don’t realize they’re at risk until it’s…
What if the key to preventing chronic disease wasn’t a miracle drug or a groundbreaking surgery but the choices we make every day—what we eat, how we sleep,…
Have you ever tried to conduct a research project using data from another study, only to find that the original data you need were no longer available? When…
Postpartum weight retention is a major health concern for new mothers. The average woman can expect to retain between 0.5 and 4 kg in the first year following pregnancy,…
“Culture is a positive mediator of wellness for Indigenous people,” shared Dr. Heather Foulds, who is Métis and an assistant professor in Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. An…
A trip to the hospital can be a “pain in the backside”—literally. Prolonged stays in the hospital can commonly induce back sores—open wounds that arise from sustained pressure on…
New evidence finds that children having French fries for breakfast might not be such a terrible idea. In a study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, children were…
Piercings, tattoos, plastic surgery—there’s no shortage of examples of people modifying their bodies for aesthetics. But oftentimes, beauty is pain—at least in the case of Karen women of Southeast…
Long days at school or work often leave us glued to our chairs for hours at a time. Although long periods of sitting can seem harmless, this sedentary behaviour…
“Be patient and tough; someday this pain will…