Laurentian University professor and psychologist Paul Valliant has studied the aging process for more than 30 years, and he began to write his book, Life After 50, The Road to Longevity, as he approached middle age. Canadians can expect to be “old” as many years are they are “young,” so they need to […]

Natural treatments useful for seasonal allergies in children. There are many natural solutions to treat and prevent seasonal allergies in children. But first, what exactly is an allergy? It is basically an inappropriate response of your child’s immune system to a substance that is normally harmless. The symptoms of an allergic response—runny nose, itchy watery […]

(NC)—Most people get the winter blues, especially in February when days are short and warmer weather seems like it will never come again. While many of us may feel down, for some, winter can have an even more disabling affect. Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, is a type of depression most commonly occurring […]

Twenty years and $25 million after the Northern Cancer Foundation was founded, northerners continue to make it their charity of choice. And it’s good to know 100 percent of the funds raised for the foundation by generous donors, supporters, communities and organizations throughout the north remains in Sudbury to support research, equipment and patients’ needs. […]

We were in Detroit, tired after hours of driving and a half day of pleasure looking at wonderful paintings in the Detroit Institute of Art. We found a motel, and then went for a meal at a restaurant just down the street. When we entered we looked at what people were eating. It seemed to […]

Food intolerances won’t kill you but they can cause embarrassing and painful symptoms such as nausea, gas, cramps, bloating, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, irritability and headaches. People with food intolerances are unable to break down certain foods because their stomachs lack a certain type of enzyme. For example, those with an intolerance to milk, also known […]

Mould may be making you sick. The most commonly reported symptoms of mold exposure include sneezing, skin irritation, watery or itchy eyes, sore throat, headache, congestion, asthma and bronchitis. It has also been suspected of causing serious medical conditions. The extent of symptoms depends on the sensitivity of the exposed person. Infants and children, pregnant […]

Most North Amercians do not get enough sleep, says Dr. Lawrie Oliphant of the Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders Clinic at Sudbury Regional Hospital. “People stay up too late, get up too early, and don’t get the seven or eight hours of sleep they need,” says Oliphant. He explains humans are “hot-wired” to go to sleep […]

While yoga does have numerous benefits for kids, it’s also something they enjoy. Since most of her students have small attention spans to match their small sizes, it is important to rehearse repetitive movements they can easily memorize. Adding other multi-sensory elements makes it more fun for the little ones too. This article appeared in […]

Hearing loss is a normal condition of aging and one of the world’s most common health problems. Taking care of this often-neglected part of one’s health can make a huge improvement in one’s quality of life. Listen UP! Canada has more than 100 clinics across Canada and it offers free hearing tests. A Sudbury office […]