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Golfing, gardening may be linked to ALS risk

Research published in the Journal of Neurological Sciences earlier this year found that outdoor recreational activities, such as golfing, woodworking and hunting may increase a person’s likelihood of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), especially among men.

Doctors urge caution when giving children melatonin

Some Canadian doctors are urging caution as a new study shows more teens and kids are taking melatonin to help them sleep. Many are using it long-term, but there is limited research on its safety for adolescents.

Recipe for good mood: Stress disappears, resilience increases

Even minor disappointments can disrupt plans, make you irritable and unhappy, and even lead to apathy. However, there is a recipe for a good mood, according to nutritionist Vira Kurin. According to the expert, a great recipe for a good mood is a salad with avocado, walnuts, and nectarines. The good mood will come from nectarine, which has truly won...

What historic agreement signed in Haida Gwaii will mean for other First Nations

The Haida Nation and the provincial government have signed a historic agreement, recognizing Aboriginal title over all of Haida Gwaii's approximately 200 islands. It's the first of its kind deal in Canada. Aaron McArthur has more on what it means for the Haida Nation and the islands.

One is 36. The other is 72. Both women love being single

Callers Lisa, 36, and Marie, 72, tell BC Today host Michelle Eliot about the advantages of deciding to stay single.

8 key takeaways about what Budget 2024 means for your wallet

From a boost to the disability benefit to measures tackling airline and concert fees, banking changes and making it easier to change phone plans, here’s what to know.

Jody Lynn Roll: 'I have Down syndrome, and I think that's awesome'

Jody is an artist whose work has won awards and toured in California. Through the National accessArts Centre's Film Ensemble program, she's had films screened at festivals like Sled Island and Artifact. For Jody, film is a medium through which she can express herself and showcase the beauty of people with disabilities.

3 reasons you keep waking up in the middle of the night

Grade 4 students in Windsor share how a new program is making them more self-aware

Yousif Sarheed and Hope Vikas are students at W. J. Langlois Catholic Elementary School. They spoke with CBC's Jennifer La Grassa about how the Decider Life Skills program is helping them better understand how they are reacting in certain moments and when they might need to take space to wind down.

A spike in grizzly bear sightings leads to question of how to co-exist

Grizzly bear populations across B.C. are starting to recover and experts say it will be more common to see grizzlies both in the wilderness but also potentially closer. The Weather Network's Mia Gordon spoke to an expert about how we can co-exist with grizzly bears.

Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Paris Hilton joined California state lawmakers Monday to push for legislation aimed at cracking down on the industry that cares for troubled teens by requiring more transparency from youth treatment facilities. The bill supported by the Hilton Hotel heiress and media personality aims to pry open information on how short-te...

West Virginia transgender sports ban discriminates against teen athlete, appeals court says

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's transgender sports ban violates the rights of a teen athlete under Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools, an appeals court ruled Tuesday. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the law cannot be applied to a 13-year-old who has been taking pub...

How to outsmart hunger while losing weight

When people decide to start losing weight, they often struggle with feelings of hunger, especially when they start dieting and exercising. If, despite rational and healthy eating, you occasionally experience uncontrollable cravings, it's worth arming yourself with strategies to address this sensation, writes Wprost. Outsmarting hunger The weight lo...

This diet can help you manage your irritable bowel syndrome

Up to 25% of the world's adult population suffers from various symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and digestive disorders. This treatment method could help them.

Texas fined $100,000 per day for failing to act on foster care abuse allegations

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A federal judge is fining Texas $100,000 per day for routinely neglecting to adequately investigate allegations of abuse and neglect raised by children in the state’s struggling foster care system. U.S. District Judge Janis Graham Jack in Corpus Christi ruled Monday that the Texas Health and Human Services agency has sh...

Opioids behind growing number of deaths across Canada

New research has found opioids were behind a quarter of deaths among people in their 20s and 30s in 2021. It's an alarming trend, but experts say it doesn't come as a surprise. Health reporter Katherine Ward explains.

Eating breakfast at this time could reduce heart disease risk

A French study suggests that eating breakfast and supper an hour earlier may reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. This research emphasizes the importance of meal timing for cardiovascular health, according to The Telegraph. The study found that having breakfast at 8 am instead of 9 am decreases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by...

Conrad Tremblay gets housing

He lived in a tent for three years. Then, he met Nicholas Singcaster, an outreach worker for Montreal's Old Brewery Mission shelter.

These caregivers are exposing the silent struggles of caring for medically fragile children

After the death of her 11-year-old daughter, a mother from Spaniard’s Bay has dedicated her life to exposing the challenges of caring for medically complex children. Amie Richards says parents and caregivers often suffer in silence because of a lack of respite workers and meagre government support.

Alzheimer's transmitted from person to person

The findings have major ramifications.

Restaurants feeling financial pinch as industry sees drop in employment

A Vancouver restaurant is feeling the financial pinch as the industry shed over 26,000 jobs in March. Grace Ke reports.

Emergency Fund 101: How Much Do Canadians Really Need?

If you need an emergency fund but have no idea where to start, we've got you. Along with an easy shortcut to making the amount you need. The post Emergency Fund 101: How Much Do Canadians Really Need? appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Spring cleaning dilemma: How much disinfecting is too much?

Spring cleaning is a time when people tackle tasks around the house they may not typically get to, whether clearing out the garage or finally organizing that messy junk drawer.

I spent almost three years trying to find out what was causing my pain

It now takes almost 9 years to get diagnosed.

Her landlord sold her apartment. Her new unit is the same size — and $700 more a month

CBC News asked renters in Toronto's Liberty Village what they think of renting in Canada's biggest city.

We accept teenagers taking the pill - why don't we feel the same about puberty blockers?

It’s just a form of treatment, like any other.

You may be surprised by these NHS jobs you don't need a degree for

There are more routes into a career than you think.

Nutritionist explains all about carrots and their benefits for health

Many approach carrots with prejudice due to their perceived high carbohydrate content, which may be undesirable for those watching their weight. However, this root vegetable is actually very rich in vitamins, fiber, and highly beneficial, explains nutritionist Anastasiia Holoborodko. About carrots "Carrots have a peculiar reputation of a common and...

Danny Jansen rejoins Blue Jays with plans to keep his hands ‘padded up now’

The day after an errant heater from Pittsburgh Pirates righty Carmen Mlodzinski fractured the pisiform bone in Danny Jansen’s right wrist March 13, the Toronto Blue Jays catcher and the training staff discussed how to safeguard his oft-injured hands.

In Pictures: Young People Living With ADHD

London-based Norwegian photographer Nora Nord was diagnosed with ADHD in 2018, when she was in her early 20s. It was an immensely freeing feeling, she says, because it gave her the space for some aspects of her personality to finally make sense. But it was a frustrating time, too. “I’ve had an underlying feeling most of my life that something is wrong with me,” she remembers. “I wondered why I couldn’t focus or finish things, and why everything...

Iconic tourist attraction makes major change affecting thousands of visitors

It said people were 'abusing' the accessibility provision.

What to do if you wake up at night and can't get back to sleep, according to expert

Getting a decent night's sleep is important for our health, but a lot of us don't get the recommended eight hours. Three-quarters of Brits get less than eight hours of sleep, while one in six get by on less than six hours each night, according to YouGov. Meanwhile across the pond, over 17 per cent of adults had trouble staying asleep most days or e...

Which color of pepper is healthiest?

It turns out that each color of pepper has its own advantages.

Shrimp's impact on health and who should avoid them

Shrimp are popular seafood and a rich source of protein, but many people fear them, purportedly due to the "harmfulness" of this product. The material includes data from Nutrients, Food Science and Nutrition websites, among others. Is eating shrimp unsafe for health? Read in the material. The material includes data from Nutrients, Food Science and ...

Four-time Canadian and world champion curler Glenn Howard retires

Glenn Howard announced his retirement from competitive curling on Tuesday, ending a career that included four world titles and four Canadian championships. The 61-year-old from Midland, Ont., cited a nagging injury to his left knee as the reason for his retirement in a social media post. "I never thought this day would come as I was convinced I wou...

How safe are your sushi and sashimi?

If you don't suffer from a weak immune system sushi and sashimi should be fine, but if you are you should be more careful.

Delicious foods that accelerate weight loss: Your essential list

Experts have named foods that are not only tasty but also healthy. They help stick to a diet and shed extra pounds. It's important to remember that in weight loss, mathematics matters - you must consume fewer calories than you burn. And these are the foods that provide satiety and speed up your metabolism, helping you lose weight faster, reports We...

Kate Ashford: Retirement could come sooner than you think - how to plan for it

NEW YORK (AP) — American workers expect to retire at a median age of 65, according to a 2023 survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute, or EBRI. But the actual median age for retirement is 62, the survey found. That may not seem like a big gap, but if you retire three years earlier than planned, that’s three fewer years of savings and thr...

I thought I had food poisoning - it took 4 days to realise it was a heart attack

I felt a sudden, crushing pain in my chest - but as quickly as the pain came on, it subsided.

Six main causes of dementia and how to prevent them

New study reveals six lifestyle factors responsible for 75% of dementia cases.

The impact of not having a family doctor: Patients are worse off, and so is the health system

About 6.5 million Canadians — roughly one in six — do not have access to primary medical care. It’s a problem that puts their health at greater risk and renders the entire public health-care system less efficient than it could be, both economically and in terms of the quality of care for everyone. In other words, if we can fix the shortage of family physicians, we can save lives and money at the same time. Shortage of family physicians Many...

Early indicators of dementia: 5 behaviour changes to look for after age 50

Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an elderly person asks the same questions or misplaces things. In reality, individuals with dementia will not only experience issues in other areas of cognition like learning, thinking, comprehension and judgement, but they may also experience changes in behaviour. It’s important to understand what dementia is and how it manifests. I didn’t imagine my grandmother’s strange behaviours...

Rafael Nadal makes winning return in Barcelona as French Open looms

The Spanish legend is BACK!

Three signs your psyche is extremely exhausted

More and more Ukrainians are falling into depressive states as their psyche struggles to cope with the harsh realities of war. Mental health issues also impact physical well-being. The longer a person remains in such a state, the more challenging it becomes to pull them out of it. Psychologist Liana Benko in her publication on Instagram reports on ...

Maple syrup is a classic Canadian treat, but is it good for you?

It is a game-changer on pancakes, and it glistens on fresh fruit. But are we doing ourselves a disservice by consuming it? Is this classic Canadian treat, or liquid gold, as we call it, actually healthy? The Weather Network's Rachel Schoutsen asked the experts.

I’m Not The Only One In My Family With A Disability. But I’m the First to Release Shame

I was 23 when I first heard the words “cerebral palsy” in relation to my disability. Up until then, I had no medical diagnosis to explain why I was physically disabled. My family simply never talked about it. It’s not that my parents denied the reality of my disability; they just wanted me to feel as normal as possible. While my friends’ parents drove them to dance classes, gymnastics, and soccer practice, my mom took me to physical therapy...

12 questions to ask yourself if you think you have ADHD, according to a doctor

No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens

BERLIN (AP) — You can get drunk at Bavaria's world-famous Oktoberfest, but don't get high. The southern German state will ban smoking cannabis at public festivals, inside beer gardens, and even at the Oktoberfest, the world's most popular beer festival, the state's government announced Tuesday. Local authorities in Bavaria will also be allowed to p...

Study finds no link between COVID vaccines and fatal heart problems in young people

A new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows there is no evidence to suggest COVID vaccines cause sudden cardiac death or other fatal heart problems in young people.

Co-dependency: Why can't I stop putting others before myself?

Why do we love people who hurt us? People who cannot say "no" are suffering from co-dependency.