Ginger is an herb sometimes used in treatment of arthritis. Proponents suggest that consuming ginger as a food, drinking ginger tea, and/or taking ginger supplements can help soothe arthritis symptoms and lessen arthritis-related pain. Why Do People Sometimes Use Ginger for Arthritis Relief? Because there is no cure for arthritis—and because standard care for arthritis often involves […]
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Let’s Talk About The Corporatization of Mental Health
A subway poster reads: “On January 27, let’s turn [sad face emoji] into [happy face emoji],”—a catchy slogan, but one that simplifies the complexities of mental illness. It’s an ad for Bell Let’s Talk Day, a campaign that seeks to end the stigma around mental health and donate money for the cause. The campaign, which […]
How Your Skin Ages
How is it that some older people seem to have very youthful, radiant skin, while others have wrinkles, discolourations, and uneven skin texture? Skin aging is the result of two different processes: intrinsic, or chronological aging, which is beyond your control, and photoaging from sun exposure, which can be prevented. The rate at which […]
How To Cope With Dry, Cracked Hands
If the words you associate with the winter months are “red,” “cracked” and “peeling,” you probably suffer from seriously dry skin on your hands. Cracks on your fingers can make even the simplest tasks — like typing, turning a page, or doing up a button — very painful. For advice on how to cope […]
Best Fish for Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for brain and nervous system function, plus they’re good for your heart because they decrease the risk of arrhythmias, lower triglyceride levels and blood pressure, and they help keep plaque from clogging your arteries. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times each week. Fish are some of […]