As the body ages, changes can be expected. Skin becomes less elastic which brings on wrinkles, and hair thins and turns gray as pigment cells decline.
Most Canadian households have a cupboard full of products meant to dissolve stubborn stains, sanitize toilets, make windows shine and deodorize pet urine spots.
Tea has been the drink of choice around the world for centuries. Historians agree that its origins lie in China at the dawning of one of the oldest civilizations, and from there it spread throughout the rest of Asia, then into Europe and North America.
You are only mostly human. Well, not even mostly. If you could count up the total number of cells in your body only about 40% would be human cells.
Once considered “fringe fare,” sprouted foods are becoming mainstream along with hummus, granola and quinoa.
Escaping the cold for a week or two in winter has become the norm for Canadians. Usually, it’s not so about the exact holiday spot as long as there’s sun, sand and warm breezes.
If you want to reach your sweetheart’s heart this Valentine’s Day, give a gift of chocolate – make that dark chocolate.
Losing weight continues to be the single most popular New Year’s resolution. If you discuss weight loss strategies enough, eventually someone will pipe up and say, often rather smugly, “Losing weight is just a matter of eating less and exercising more”.
Head lice is a perennial problem in children, spreading quickly when hats, combs or pillows are shared or heads come together.
The beginning of a new year is a good time to evaluate how you might improve your health – and take positive steps to make it happen.
