Health tips

Most people have a sore back or neck from time to time. It’s normal. Whether you lifted something too heavy, slept the wrong way the night before or tweaked something at the gym, there are lots of ways you can hurt your back. You may also be genetically predisposed to having spinal issues.

At home or away, mosquitos and other pests have the annoying habit of ruining your walks in the forest, your evenings around the campfire—and your sleep! This summer, make the most out of your outdoor activities by learning more about biting insects.

Summer is right around the corner, and it’s important to revisit some of the ways you can ensure a happy and healthy season. Many of the health risks associated with summer are due to the warmer and often drier weather. Enjoy your summer and make the most of the time away from school or work by following these five tips to lessen the impact of summer weather on your health.

Water keeps your organs working efficiently. It helps your heart pump blood throughout your body and it helps your kidneys remove waste from your system. You lose water on a daily basis — in your sweat, urine, bowel movements and breath – and if you don’t top up your fluid levels, you may become dehydrated. Left untreated, dehydration can cause your body to function poorly, and if you become dehydrated when you’re travelling, you may have to use your travel insurance to pay for emergency medical treatment. It is particularly important to take in sufficient fluid when temperatures rise, as you lose water more rapidly when you sweat.

It is estimated that nearly 100,000 Canadians are living with Parkinson’s disease. This neurological disease affects a person’s ability to move and has a serious impact on quality of life and the need for health insurance and medical care.

Detox, low-carb and high protein diets— it’s not easy to make sense of any of it. Don’t waste time on the latest trend. Get back to basics and look at matching your eating habits with your needs.