A recent Sealy survey shows 67 percent of people are only getting six or seven hours of sleep each night not the eight hours medically recommended to perform during the day. Dr. Carol Ash, medical director of Sleep for Life Inc., says outside factors like work and family schedules are the main reasons many people aren’t [...]

 
Alberta’s new long-term care plan, announced today (15 Dec 08) , includes more services to help seniors and people with disabilities remain in their own homes. Public consultations showed that most Albertans want to keep their independence as long as possible, said Health and Wellness Minister Ron Liepert said on Monday.
As a result, the province will [...]

Our immune systems are smart. The immune system, when exposed to new flu and cold viruses, learns to recognized and react to seasonal strains of the invaders. The system also remembers bugs it has seen before. But we’re a mobile society — each year, world travel brings new strains of germs and virus home, forcing [...]

The holidays are the season for giving and during times of economic downturn, you may have to dig a bit deeper into your pockets. However, you can still end up better off. In addition to the tax breaks year-end giving can bring, as it turns out, giving is also good for your health. 
“Several studies over [...]

The December issue of Muchmor Canada Magazine is now out – click here to read online. This months issues includes the following: 
Discover Durham Region (part 2), In search of lake monsters, Whistler – winter wonderland, Recipes, Swapping snow for cacti (part 2), Top 10 party offenses, Slightly unusual, Five people you meet at the office party, Prepare for a layoff, 10 [...]

“I’m going to lose 50 pounds. I’m going to save more money. I’m going to spend more time with my spouse and children. I’m going to complete my education. “ These are just some of the typical New Year’s resolutions that many people pledge at the start of a new year. 
How long a New Year’s [...]

Canadians are fortunate indeed to have water, water everywhere, as a study by Statistics Canada finds that it’s the beverage consumed by the highest percentage of people, and in the greatest quantities.
Beverage consumption was among the questions asked in 2004 by the Canadian Community Health Survey on nutrition and an article that pulled all the [...]

Did you know that Raccoons can catch the flu. New research shows these critters, can catch and spread both human and avian strains of influenza. Lead author Jeffrey Hall isn’t suggesting the raccoon you have to shoo away from your garbage bin is likely to infect you with the flu.
But his findings point to the possibility that [...]

With busy schedules and lifestyles, keeping your mind, body and soul healthy can be a major challenge. However, don’t let the hectic pace of life keep you from living yours to the fullest. There are simple steps you can take that will leave you feeling energetic and upbeat. Consider these 10 tips to help you [...]

Canadian Blood Services is putting out a call for more blood donors, saying its inventory has dropped 40 per cent in the last two months.
 
At one point this week – on Tuesday – the emergency reserve had dropped to two days on hand for the most common blood types. Normally, four to six days’ supply [...]