Health articles

What does it mean to have an addiction? How do you know if you or a loved one may be addicted to something? Where can you get help? Learn more about addiction and ways to help you or a loved one overcome it.

Did you know that you can reduce your risk of certain cancers by changing your lifestyle? Research has shown that simple lifestyle changes could make a dramatic difference. Here's what all of us can do to cut the risk.

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Canada. There are some risk factors you can't change, such as family history, age, and ethnicity. However, there are many important risk factors that you can work on: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle. Whatever your age, you can work towards a healthier heart.

What's your resolution this New Year? To exercise more, eat better, perhaps quit smoking – or do you just want to try to relax more? Let's take a fresh look at things you can do to keep your resolutions.

"It's easy to quit smoking – I've done it a dozen times!" If you can stay off cigarettes right up to when that nicotine craving hits, but then you're reaching frantically for that pack of smokes, Dr. Norman H. Edelman, chief medical officer of the American Lung Association, has some information you'll want.

Keeping your bones healthy and strong is a lifelong project, but it's never too late to start. Find out what causes osteoporosis and how to help you keep your bones as strong as possible.

Peptic ulcer disease (also known as PUD) is a very common medical condition - but there are also many common mistaken ideas about it. Find out the facts about peptic ulcers, whether you are at risk for them, self-management techniques you can use, and when you should seek medical attention.

Smoking is a powerful addiction that can take a heavy toll on the health of anyone who lights up, as well as their family, friends and co-workers. But there's a host of strategies that can help smokers butt out for good. Read on to learn more about how to quit and how to make your home and car smoke-free.

Stroke is the third largest killer of Canadian adults. In Canada, there are more than 100,000 strokes a year, where 60% result in some degree of long-term disability. Learn how to prevent a stroke, how to tell if you're having a stroke, and what treatment options are available.

Anyone who has quit smoking can tell you it isn't easy but they'll also tell you that it's well worth it. Having support tools, including professional smoking cessation counselling, can increase your chances of quitting successfully. Did you know that your pharmacist can play an important role in your path to joining the millions of people who have quit smoking?