Joshua Duvauchelle

Last year, researchers completed the first-ever in-depth study to analyze how Canadian children’s diets ranked against Health Canada’s newest nutritional recommendations. The results reveal that we ha

We’ve long known that regular physical activity lowers your risks of numerous types of cancer—in some cases, by up to 20 percent. But what about during and after your cancer treatment? The world’s lea

Six out of 10 Canadians are overweight or obese—a number that’s been rising for years. Simultaneously, the number of adults with eating disorders or on never-ending diet plans is also at record levels

It was the flu season that never happened. By the end of April 2021, Canada reported only 72 influenza detections. In a typical year, that number would be closer to 50,000. Why did cases drop, and wha

The comfrey shrub has been prized for its traditional medicinal benefits for more than 2,000 years. Today, clinical studies are investigating the specific ways this plant’s active compounds affect you

We’ve vilified carbohydrates for decades. When we want to lose weight, breads and similar foods are often the first things we target. But researchers warn that we’re misunderstanding the link between

Most of us will never need to eat that much.
But endurance sports, whether you’re running a marathon or a 5K, do require a different approach to nutrition, starting with doubling your carbohydrate int

“Don’t go outside,” our grandmothers scolded. “It’s wet. You’ll get sick!” As wise as she is, that’s not quite how the cold and flu viruses work. Let’s break it down.Invasion of the body snatchersDr.

Canadian women are 60 percent more likely than men to call themselves vegan or vegetarian. The reasons are tied to complex concepts of masculinity and men’s fears about losing their strength. But to b

It’s seems like an eternity since Canada reported its first COVID-19 case in January. Today, we’re slowly returning to a “new normal.” This season has been heartbreaking and stressful, especially for