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By Allan Jones Pride Health Columnist In January this year, I went to a popular West Indian restaurant in Brampton, only to be told that my friend, in her 50s, who works at the restaurant, had a heart attack and ...

NC – Swimsuit season is around the corner, and for many of us, that means starting diets in order to trim down. With so many weight loss theories out there, it’s easy to get confused. Registered dietitian, Tristaca Curley, of ...

NC – When most people think of stroke, they do not think of it as a disease that affects young people. Although most common in people over the age of 70, stroke can indeed strike at any age. Learn to ...

By Allan Jones Pride Health Columnist Recently I came to the decision that DIE-OR-BEAT-THIS would be a more appropriate name for the medical condition we call diabetes. Too many of us are living a reduced and compromised life, or have ...

Submitted by Dr. George Traitses Being active can help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce blood pressure, build strong bones, relieve stress, and maintain flexibility and good posture. Recreational sport is a great way to enjoy the many benefits of ...

NC – How often do you eat a cup of sautéed spinach? How about three servings of fatty fish, like salmon, per week? Probably not very often, but those are examples of foods and portions that are packed with the ...

By Allan Jones Pride Health Columnist The two kidneys we have are the body’s key filtering system. They remove toxins from the body by separating waste products and water from the blood. Unfortunately due to many situations, some genetic, many ...

Submitted by Dr. George Traitses One key to success on the golf course can’t be found at the pro shop. It’s the physical condition of the golfer. Pain shouldn’t be par for the course. Stay in the game by protecting ...

NC – April is cancer awareness month, but one topic that hasn’t gained much awareness is intimacy after a cancer diagnosis. Sexual dysfunction affects up to 90% of women treated for breast cancer, and 79% of spouses and partners of ...

3 Ways to Retrain Your Brain & Put the Adult in Charge  The human brain is a wonder of the universe, but our understanding of it can seem contradictory, says Steven Jay Fogel, author of the new book Your Mind ...